Boston Scientific EndoVive 20Fr (6.7 mm) Safety PEG Kit, Push Method, latex free, sterile, Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA; Cat. no./REF 6653, inner pouch UPN M00566530 and outer carton UPN M00566531. 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-1627-2009
- Quantity
- 200
- 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
M00566530, Lot Numbers: 11941297 and 11996705; and M00566531, Lot Numbers: 11941297 and 11996705.
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.