FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1370-2016
Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile EO, UPN H7491490201MJ2 (Carton Label) ,H7491490201MJo (UPN referenced on the Pouch Label) . Boston Scientific PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter of 0.014 in (0.37 mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 cm. PT Graphix Magnet is available with a shapeable Straight Tip or a preformed "J"¿ Tip. The PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire features a 10 or 38 cm polymer sleeve, coated with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, jacketing the distal tapered core wire. The proximal section of the PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire is coated with a fluorinated polymer.
Published April 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 28, 2016
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewires. Boston Scientific has found that, while the batch is labeled as a J-tip model, the guidewires are straight and do not have the pre-formed J-tip. The most severe injury expected to occur is a limited procedure delay caused by the need to replace the guidewire with one that has
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Distributor
- US nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN
- Lot
- Lot: 17971870
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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