FDA recall Z-2735-2018

Boston Scientific Corporation · Class II · device

Product

Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheter Product Usage: Is a neurovascular access catheter that creates a stable conduit through which interventional devices can pass. It is constructed with a polymer liner on the inside diameter for lubricity, stainless steel wire reinforcement within the wall for torque transmission and strength, and polymer materials along the length of the catheter for support and flexibility. The catheter has an atraumatic tip and a hub/strain relief combination for kink resistance (at the hub), device connectivity, and device handling.

Reason for recall

Potential polymer material degradation.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution - AL, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA and the country CANADA

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-12-11
Report date
2018-08-15
Termination date
2019-11-04
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Maple Grove, MN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2735-2018