Boston Scientific Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0080-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode (3.5/15) and (4.0/15). Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 17, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0080-2013

Event ID: 63336

Reason for Recall:

Leveen Standard and Leveen Coaccess Needle Electrode System, Directions for Use(DFU) in Portuguese, are incorrect. all other languages in the DFU are correct. Consignees in Brazil, Portugal,and Hong-Kong are being notified.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19,716 units distributed total

Code Information:

Material Catalog Number: MOO1262230 with lot numbers: 12293473, 12580337, 12639146, 12639181, 12642715,12647752,12651931,12653869, 12656587, 12663028, 12663626, 12667129, 12667787, 12741165, 12760565, 12799352, 12825090, 12849385, 12860811, 12895401, 12967872, 13002918, 13058416, 13096459, 13120668, 13166239, 13235239, 13309477, 13383272, 13399503, 13418415, 13463515, 13498936, 13545732, 13559348, 13665665, 13775008, 13805295, 13822358, 13872667, 13902427, 14076298, 14119776, 14131133, 14169885, 14206936, 14279112, and 14288333. Material Catalog Number: MOO1262240 with lot numbers: 12341198, 12341781, 12348901, 12351784, 12533460,12533461,12533466,12533467, 12533468, 12600849, 12642716, 12651932, 12663627, 12663628, 12663629, 12667788, 12674036, 12674312, 12741166, 12771577, 12805833, 12805835, 12860812, 12876589, 12937149, 12953904, 12982469, 13020096, 13048075, 13075112, 13117330, 13169619, 13230606,13247208, 13254418, 13278009, 13299117, 13309317, 13352191, 13384075, 13415014,13476371, 13480767, 13545557, 13592399, 13605018, 13610851, 13677260, 13727387,13775007, 13798432, 13813580, 13822357,13837691, 13873878, 13875213, 13883193, 13883196, 13936544, 13940480, 13978762,14076299, 14096255, 14157926, 14169886,14169887, 14217955, and 14249334.

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in Brazil, Portugal and Hong Kong.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated