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Health product recall

OVER-THE-WIRE SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM (2017-11-07)

Starting date:
November 7, 2017
Posting date:
November 24, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals, General Public
Identification number:
RA-65170

Affected products

OVER-THE-WIRE SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM

Reason

Elevated complaint rates for partial stent deployment. Partial deployment occurs when the stent is unable to be fully released from the delivery system. Part of the stent can become anchored in the vessel while the rest of the stent remains within the delivery system

Affected products

OVER-THE-WIRE SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

H74939180052070
H74939180062070
H74939180072070
H74939181052030
H74939181062030
H74939181072030

Companies
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
300 Boston Scientific Way
Marlborough
01752
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES