Boston Scientific — Class II medical device recall Z-2459-2012
Terminated recall by Greatbatch Medical, reported 2012-10-03. During the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablatio
| Recall number | Z-2459-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Greatbatch Medical, Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-09-06 |
| Classified | 2012-09-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-10-03 |
| Terminated | 2015-01-22 |
| Quantity | 787 |
Product
Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, Manufactured by Greathbatch Medical, 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. To facilitate transvenous introduction of diagnostic / therapeutic catheters into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart.
Reason for recall
During the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, the internal PTFE sheath liners were found to display varying degrees of damage that could pose an embolic risk to a patient.
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