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WallFlex Esophageal recallZ-3286-2024 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Aug 1, 2024

Open, Classified

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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

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Boston Scientific issued Urgent Medical Device Removal - Immediate Action Required to US consignees WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System via Fedex Priority Overnight on August 1, 2024. Foreign consignees notified 8/1/24 via either Fedex DHL, Email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: This removal affects only the products, and lots listed in Attachment 1 (Affected Products). Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice with any health care professional within your organization and with any organization where the affected devices may have been transferred. If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure notification of this product removal is carried out to the end-user level. If you are a facility that has sent products to another hospital or a facility within your network, ensure this notification is forwarded to them. The Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) enclosed with this Removal Notice must be completed and returned even if you do not have any affected products. Reach out to your local Boston Scientific representative with any questions. 1. Immediately discontinue use and segregate affected product. 2. Complete and return the RVTF to get a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number. " Indicate the quantity of SINGLE units you will be returning for credit " If you have product that is listed in Attachment 1 (Affected Products) that is not included on your RVTF, provide the material number, lot number, and quantity you intend to return on your RVTF " Return the RVTF via: Email: [email protected] or Fax: BSC Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708 3. Once Boston Scientific receives your completed RVTF, you will be contacted in approximately 2 business days and provided an RGA number for prod

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3286-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Aug 1, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Sep 26, 2024
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Quantity
199 units
Product code
ESW
FDA submissions
K233939
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of APAC, Canada, EMEA, LATAM.

Product description

WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 23/28MM X 155MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516950

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

GTIN: 08714729765295 Lot Numbers: 32764205, 32764206, 32827703 32837016, 32837017, 32850357 32869530, 32876613, 32891019 32900187, 32938379, 33145977 33160189, 33167134, 33242627

Devices named in this recall

1 device 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 95124).

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