Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101000, GTIN: 08714729005261 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Expiration Date Range: 1/22/2018 - 10/24/2021; Batch: 16682515 18351959 19879547 16954904 18518065 20221526 17023624 18662849 20491742 17174677 18689958 20593965 17547901 18773158 20703428 17634224 18821699 20798225 17797370 18898592 20824604 17881031 19103570 20872724 17990643 19134817 20995561 18006579 19185066 21055681 18141765 19235546 21101919 18280356 19368679 21179390
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Certain Malecot Nephrostomy Catheters are breaking at the mid-shaft bond during use.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101000, GTIN: 08714729005261 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Expiration Date Range: 1/22/2018 - 10/24/2021; Batch: 16682515 18351959 19879547 16954904 18518065 20221526 17023624 18662849 20491742 17174677 18689958 20593965 17547901 18773158 20703428 17634224 18821699 20798225 17797370 18898592 20824604 17881031 19103570 20872724 17990643 19134817 20995561 18006579 19185066 21055681 18141765 19235546 21101919 18280356 19368679 21179390

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1100-2018

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