RecallDepth

Atlantis PV Peripheral Imaging Catheter, model number H749364560, catalog number 36456, manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA. Medical device, intended for ultrasound examination of peripheral pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures.

Company
Boston Scientific Corporation
Recall Initiated
October 9, 2008
Posted
January 28, 2009
Terminated
July 27, 2009
Recall Number
Z-0837-2009
Quantity
1033 units
Firm Location
Fremont, CA

Reason for Recall

Product is mislabeled as having a shelf life of 3 years, where the actual shelf life is 1 year.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution --- USA including Puerto Rico and country of Panama

Lot / Code Info

Batch/lot #s 11420600, 11420601, 11420602, 11611665, 11716746, 11720663, 11721240, 11722752, 11727107, 11727873, 11727874, 11728458, 11731354, 11732665, 11735762, 11736559, 11739563, 11742590, 11754455, 11758051, 11764281, 11777994, 11788045, 11790848, 11820112, 11897802, 11897904, and 11904295

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Action Taken

Recall initiated on October 6, 2008, and notification letters sent on October 8, 2008. Letters were sent via FedEx. Responses are being tracked along with delivery verification. For additional information contact Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-508-652-5594.

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