Boston Scientific EndoVive 20F (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method for use with sterile Xylocaine ampule, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6647, inner pouch UPN M00566470 and outer carton UPN M00566471. The devices are indicated for providing nutrition directly into the stomach in adult and pediatric patients who are unable to consume nutrition by conventional means.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 5, 2009).
- Company
- Boston Scientific Corp
- Recall Initiated
- May 5, 2009
- Terminated
- October 13, 2010
- Recall Number
- Z-1625-2009
- Quantity
- 1490
- Firm Location
- Spencer, IN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The user may be unable to pass the device over the guidewire for placement in the patient, resulting in an inability to use the device.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, India, Japan and Slovenia.
Lot / Code Info
M00566470, Lot Numbers: 11898070, 11900304, 11098441, 11915503, 11916278, 11922657, 11930346, 11952977, 12018370, 12143998 and 12149325; and M00566471, Lot Numbers: 11906398, 11931539, 11942414, 11946168, 11957022, 11960383, 11963776, 11974413, 12000788, 12069495, 12300003, 12307021, 12318714 and 12392032.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Boston Scientific Corporation issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notice dated May 5, 2009 as follow-up to their "Recall of the Safety and Standard Push PEG Kits" dated December 30, 2008. The notice outlined the issue and Consignees were instructed to locate and return all affected product to the firm. In addition, the firm requests that users complete and return a Reply Verification Tracking Form via fax to 1-508-683-5578. For further questions, contact the Boston Scientific Corporation Field Action Team by phone at 1-508-683-4678.