Boston Scientific, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H749CBM3400150 Catalogue # CBM340015 & UPN# H749RB4400150 Catalogue # RB440015 2) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # H749CBO3400150, Catalogue # CBO340015 The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in coronary arteries for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. In addition, the target lesion should possess the following characteristics: " Discrete (< 15 mm in length), or tubular (10 to 20 mm in length) " Reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.00 mm - 4.00 mm " Readily accessible to the device " Light to moderate tortuosity of proximal vessel segment " Nonangulated lesion segment (< 45¿) " Smooth angiographic contour " Absence of angiographically visible thrombus and/or calcification.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UPN # Catalogue # Lot # H749CBM3400150 CBM340015 15777251, 15898645, 16125358. H749RB4400150 RB440015 15780571. H749CBO3400150 CBO340015 15854224.
  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, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H749CBM3400150 Catalogue # CBM340015 & UPN# H749RB4400150 Catalogue # RB440015 2) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # H749CBO3400150, Catalogue # CBO340015 The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in coronary arteries for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. In addition, the target lesion should possess the following characteristics: " Discrete (< 15 mm in length), or tubular (10 to 20 mm in length) " Reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.00 mm - 4.00 mm " Readily accessible to the device " Light to moderate tortuosity of proximal vessel segment " Nonangulated lesion segment (< 45¿) " Smooth angiographic contour " Absence of angiographically visible thrombus and/or calcification.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UPN # Catalogue # Lot # H749CBM3400150 CBM340015 15777251, 15898645, 16125358. H749RB4400150 RB440015 15780571. H749CBO3400150 CBO340015 15854224.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2138-2013

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