Recall Z-2459-2012 ยท DRA Catheter, Steerable
Greatbatch Medical
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.
| Date | Sep 26, 2012 (initiated Sep 6, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Greatbatch Medical sent a "SAFETY ALERT-Z-FLEX-270 STEERABLE SHEATH" letter dated September 6, 2012 to the affected customer. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customer. The letter advised the customer to communicate with their customers to assure the that the recalled sheath model is not used in conjunction with cryoablation catheters. Contact the firm at 763-951-8214 for questions regarding this issue. |
| Quantity | 787 |
| Distribution | Distributed in MA. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K112541 | Z FLEX-270TM STEERABLE SHEATH Great Batch Medical, Feb 7, 2012 |