ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1592-2023 ยท DTL Adaptor, Stopcock, Manifold, Fitting, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Boston Scientific Corporation

WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit, UPN H74939343A022 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)

DateMay 16, 2023 (initiated Apr 5, 2023)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThe firm received complaints of the Insertion Tool component being occluded, resulting in the inability to pass a guidewire through the tool.
Root causeProcess control
ActionBoston Scientific issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT REMOVAL notice on 04/05/2023 by overnight mail. The notice explained the issue and the hazard and requested the consignee segregate the devices pending return. Medical facilities who distributed the devices and distributors were directed to send the notice to their customers.
Quantity1300 units
DistributionWorldwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K172453WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit
Boston Scientific Corporation, Nov 9, 2017