Various Lots of Expel Drainage Catheter with TwistLoc Hub Biliary Drainage Catheter and Biliary Drainage Catheter Kits
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: UPN # LOT # H7493933108200 17245003, 17416605, 17489192 H7493933108350 17245004, 17245005, 17370709, 17408756 H749393310835K1 17411333, 17493554 H7493933110200 17318047 H7493933110350 17275822, 17438003, 17494025, 17501572 H749393311035K1 17328808, 17403871, 17416578, 17459144 H7493933110400 17275824, 17416608 H7493933112350 17245006, 17259580, 17275819 H7493933114350 17275815, 17338207 with Expiration Dates between January 30, 2016 and May 8, 2016
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Complaints of device fragmentation after the catheter was implanted in the biliary system. The most serious patient risk for this issue is additional intervention for fragment retrieval using minimally invasive methods and, in some of the reported cases, this was performed to retrieve the device fragments.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Various Lots of Expel Drainage Catheter with TwistLoc Hub Biliary Drainage Catheter and Biliary Drainage Catheter Kits
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
UPN # LOT # H7493933108200 17245003, 17416605, 17489192 H7493933108350 17245004, 17245005, 17370709, 17408756 H749393310835K1 17411333, 17493554 H7493933110200 17318047 H7493933110350 17275822, 17438003, 17494025, 17501572 H749393311035K1 17328808, 17403871, 17416578, 17459144 H7493933110400 17275824, 17416608 H7493933112350 17245006, 17259580, 17275819 H7493933114350 17275815, 17338207 with Expiration Dates between January 30, 2016 and May 8, 2016
Distribution:
Distributed in: US, CA, WI, FL, OH
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1355-2015
Related Recalls
Model Number L211 PROPONENT DR SL MRI Pacemaker
Boston Scientific
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
Model Number S702, ALTRUA 2 DR SL Pacemaker
Boston Scientific
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
Model Number U128, VALITUDE CRT-P EL MRI
Boston Scientific
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).