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RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and… recallZ-0211-2016 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Oct 9, 2015

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in November 2015

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Why it was recalled

Boston Scientific is recalling its recently released RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire Manipulation device that is used in conjunction with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System because of complaints of wire fracture.

FDA root cause category: Component change control

What the company is doing

The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal - Immediate Action Required" letter dated 10/9/2015. Letters were sent via overnight delivery (FedEx or other equivalent service). The letter stated the issue, identified affected devices, stated that further distribution or use of the devices should cease immediately, and affected product should be returned to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed recall instructions. Complete and return the Recall Instructions via email: [email protected] or Fax to: Field Action Center 1-866-213-1806. Healthcare professionals and consumer may report serious adverse events (side effects ) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Boston Scientific by calling 1-800-811-3211. If you have any questions, please contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133, email: [email protected] or your local sales representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this recall removal.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0211-2016
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 9, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Nov 13, 2015
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Quantity
955 single units (191 5-packs)
Product code
MCX
FDA submissions
P900056
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution in the states of AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI, and the countries of Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and South Africa.

Product description

RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy. REF H802223301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802223300 (single unit). The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotation designed for plaque modification and debulking in vascular interventions. This system is designed to travel over a specialized 0.009 guidewire to guide the path of burr travel to deliver therapy where intended. The guidewires are intended for use with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots: 18201519, 18212726, 18256610, 18261218, 18271412, 18282032, 18362094, 18378161, 18379210, 18384443

Other devices under the same FDA submission

33 devices cleared under P900056 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 72409).

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