Boston Scientific, Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: The Peripheral Cutting Balloon Catheters are indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of obstructive lesions of synthetic or native arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. 1) 4.00mm x 15mm Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #001BPM4015140F0, Catalogue # BPM4015140F & UPN # M001PCBM4015140F0, Catalogue # PCBM4015140F. 2) 4.00mm x 15mm Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # M001PCBO4015140F0, Catalogue # PCBO4015140F.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UPN # 001BPM4015140F0, Catalogue #BPM4015140F. Lot#'s 15778169, 15735527, 15774378, 15788826, 15812347, 15824636, 15825277, 15836626, 15873338, 15891705, 15931291, 15945240, 16057260. UPN# M001PCBM4015140F0, Catalogue #PCBM4015140F, Lot #15756145. UPN # M001PCBO4015140F0, Catalogue #PCBO4015140F, Lot #'s 15688199, 15992736, 16066536, 16141255.
  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:
Boston Scientific is initiating a recall removal of the 4.0mm x 15mm size of Small Peripheral Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilatation Devices and Flextome Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilation Devices. Boston Scientific has determined that users may experience significant difficulty or inability to remove the protector cap from the devic
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Boston Scientific, Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: The Peripheral Cutting Balloon Catheters are indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of obstructive lesions of synthetic or native arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. 1) 4.00mm x 15mm Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #001BPM4015140F0, Catalogue # BPM4015140F & UPN # M001PCBM4015140F0, Catalogue # PCBM4015140F. 2) 4.00mm x 15mm Small Peripheral Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # M001PCBO4015140F0, Catalogue # PCBO4015140F.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UPN # 001BPM4015140F0, Catalogue #BPM4015140F. Lot#'s 15778169, 15735527, 15774378, 15788826, 15812347, 15824636, 15825277, 15836626, 15873338, 15891705, 15931291, 15945240, 16057260. UPN# M001PCBM4015140F0, Catalogue #PCBM4015140F, Lot #15756145. UPN # M001PCBO4015140F0, Catalogue #PCBO4015140F, Lot #'s 15688199, 15992736, 16066536, 16141255.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2137-2013

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