ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1522-05 · KOB Catheter, Suprapubic (And Accessories)

Boston Scientific Corporation

Banana Peel™ Sheaths - 9/45 Catalog Number: 260300

DateSep 2, 2005 (initiated Jul 22, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Tearaway Introducer Sheath may have cracked hubs/handles and/or improper peeling during use.
Root causeOther
ActionBoston Scientific intiated the recall on 7/22/05 to direct accounts and to distributors on 7/ 27 /05. Distributors are requested to conduct sub recalls to the medical facility level. A revised letter dated 8/2/05 was sent to 18 US accounts for one lot (#1020895) omitted in the letter of 7/22/05.
DistributionNationwide VA Hopsitals Foreign: Canada, Africa, Japan, Israel, Japan, Nertherlands, Venezula
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K961219PERCUTANEOUS INTRODUCER SYSTEM
Boston Scientific Corp, Jun 21, 1996