ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1164-2014 ยท DQY Catheter, Percutaneous

Boston Scientific Corporation

Boston Scientific, RunWay Guide Catheter, UPN H749389696640, Catalog Number 38969-664.

DateMar 10, 2014 (initiated Mar 3, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe sterile pouch of the devices from this lot may not be completely sealed and sterility may be compromised. The most common adverse health consequence expected from an unsealed pouch is a transient bacteremia, which may require antibiotic therapy.
Root causePackaging
ActionConsignees were sent a Boston Scientific "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal " letter dated March 3, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter advised consignees to return the affected product and to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form. The local Sales Representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this Recall Removal.
Quantity7
DistributionTX and Russia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K033441BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 6F RUNWAY GUIDE CATHETER
Boston Scientific Corp, Nov 21, 2003