ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0818-03 ยท ESW Prosthesis, Esophageal

Boston Scientific Corporation

Polyflex Esophageal Stent 20/16mm x 90mm

DateMay 14, 2003 (initiated Apr 16, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonRadiopaque marker bands may not be visible under fluoroscopy
Root causeOther
ActionBoston Scientific notified domestic accounts by letter on April 16, 2003. The account wasinstructed to check inventory and return product. A Reply Verification form was provided to document amount of product in inventory.
Quantity5
DistributionNationwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K010068RUSCH POLYFLEX STENT FOR THE ESOPHAGUS WITH INTRODUCER SYSTEM
Rusch Intl., Feb 8, 2001