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Emerge recallZ-0577-2020 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Oct 24, 2019

Terminated

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Boston Scientific Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Certain dilation and extension catheters are being recalled because these catheters may have missed the hydrophilic coating step, which creates a lubricious surface on the devices, during the manufacturing process.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Removal" letter dated 10/28/2019 overnight mail delivery to its customers. The letter stated the issue, identified affected product and stated that product should not be used. The customers were instructed, if any product is identified to segregate immediately and return to Boston Scientific. The customers were also instructed to Immediately complete the RECALL REMOVAL REPLY VERIFICATION TRACKING FORM and Scan/e-mail to: [email protected] OR Fax to #: 1-866-213-1806. This form must be completed and returned in all cases even if you do not have any affected product. If you are a distributor, please note that the removal notification should be forwarded to your customers. If you have any questions, contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133 or email: [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0577-2020
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 24, 2019
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Quantity
14,145 devices total
Product code
LOX
FDA submissions
K113220, K121196, K130391, K163174
Distribution
Nationwide including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. OUS to include Canada.

Product description

Emerge Monorail PTCA Dilatation Catheter. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. REF/Catalog No. H7493919308200 EMERGE MR, OUS 2.00mm X 8mm; 2. REF/Catalog No. H7493918912200, EMERGE MR US 2.00MM X 12MM; 3. REF/Catalog No. H7493919312200, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.00mm X 12mm; 4. REF/Catalog No. H7493918912250, EMERGE MR US 2.50MM X 12MM; 5. REF/Catalog No. H7493919312250, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.50mm X 12mm; 6. REF/Catalog No. H7493918912300, EMERGE MR US 3.00MM X 12MM; 7. REF/Catalog No. H7493919312300, EMERGE MR, OUS 3.00mm X 12mm; 8. REF/Catalog No. H7493918915150, EMERGE MR US 1.50MM X 15MM; 9. REF/Catalog No. H7493919315150, EMERGE MR, OUS 1.50mm X 15mm; 10. REF/Catalog No. H7493918915200, EMERGE MR US 2.00MM X 15MM, 11. REF/Catalog No. H7493919315200, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.00mm X 15mm; 12. REF/Catalog No. H7493919315250, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.50mm X 15mm; 13. REF/Catalog No. H7493918915300, EMERGE MR US 3.00MM X 15MM; 14. REF/Catalog No. H7493919315300, EMERGE MR, OUS 3.00mm X 15mm; 15. REF/Catalog No. H7493918915350, EMERGE MR US 3.50MM X 15MM; 16. REF/Catalog No. H7493919315350, EMERGE MR, OUS 3.50mm X 15mm; 17. REF/Catalog No. H7493919320200, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.00mm X 20mm; 18. REF/Catalog No. H7493919320250, EMERGE MR, OUS 2.50mm X 20mm; 19. REF/Catalog No. H7493919320300, EMERGE MR, OUS 3.00mm X 20mm; 20. REF/Catalog No. H7493919415120, EMERGE PUSH MR, OUS 1.20mm X 15mm.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Lot / GTIN Number / Use By: 1. 24112923 / 8714729799788 / 2022-03-12 2. Lot: 21362152 / 8714729806080 / 2020-07-06, 3. Lots: 21311605 / 8714729799894 / 2020-06-23, 23960557 / 8714729799894 / 2022-02-11, 23975925 / 8714729799894 / 2022-02-13, 24112926 / 8714729799894 / 2022-03-12.  4. Lots: 20524227 / 8714729806103 / 2019-12-31, 22402212 / 8714729806103 / 2021-03-15, 22909685 / 8714729806103 / 2020-12-06.  5. Lots: 23881230 / 8714729799917 / 2022-01-25, 23881291 / 8714729799917 / 2022-01-25, 24088571 / 8714729799917 / 2022-03-07, 24143068 / 8714729799917 / 2022-03-18.  6. Lots: 22374160 / 8714729806127 / 2021-03-09, 22532219 / 8714729806127 / 2021-04-16, 22760617 / 8714729806127 / 2021-02-05, 23021557 / 8714729806127 / 2021-01-11, 23181062 / 8714729806127 / 2021-09-10, 23578933 / 8714729806127 / 2021-04-16.  7. Lot: 22799195 / 8714729799931 / 2021-06-12.  8. Lots: 20361236 / 8714729806189 / 2019-10-31, 22619082 / 8714729806189 / 2021-05-03.  9. Lot: 24088574 / 8714729799993 / 2022-03-07.  10. Lots: 20985435 / 8714729806196 / 2020-04-04, 22416559 / 8714729806196 / 2021-03-19.  11. Lots: 21308852 / 8714729800002 / 2020-06-23, 21309387 / 8714729800002 / 2020-06-23, 21363021 / 8714729800002 / 2020-07-06, 23989173 / 8714729800002 / 2022-02-15.  12. Lots: 20909603 / 8714729800026 / 2020-03-15, 22734757 / 8714729800026 / 2021-05-29, 23047327 / 8714729800026 / 2021-08-03, 23946181 / 8714729800026 / 222-02-07, 24151134 / 8714729800026 / 2022-03-19.  13. Lot: 23924000 / 8714729806233 / 2022-02-04.  14. Lots: 23272475 /8714729800040 / 2021-09-27 , 23541254 / 8714729800040 / 2021-11-20.  15. Lot: 23901505 / 8714729806257 / 2022-01-30.  16. Lot: 24133473 / 8714729800064 / 2022-03-15.  17. Lots: 23272477 / 8714729800118 / 2021-09-21, 23324727 / 8714729800118 / 2021-10-08.  18. Lots: 20452512 / 8714729800132 / 2019-11-30, 20669615 / 8714729800132 / 2020-01-15, 23408005 / 8714729800132 / 2021-10-24.  19. Lots: 21500615 / 8714729800156 / 2020-08-08, 23518523 / 8714729800156 / 2021-11-15.  20. Lot: 23364688 / 8714729799702 / 2021-10-16.

Devices named in this recall

7 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 84152).

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