Boston Scientific Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0588-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8117, 8118, and 8119. The ACUITY Pro Lead Delivery System is designed for venous use to aid in the selective placement of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantable venous leads in the cardiac vasculature. The catheter shafts are comprised of a PTFE inner liner, a reinforcing layer of stainless steel braid, and an outer polymer jacket. The distal end has a radiopaque polymer tip, while the proximal end has a hub with flush luer fitting to allow flush, contrast injection and aspiration polymer .

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 25, 2015
Date Posted: January 13, 2016
Recall Number: Z-0588-2016
Event ID: 72739
Reason for Recall:

Potential for separation of the proximal handle from the shaft.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 900 units
Code Information:

Model 8104, Lots: 18279548, 18279734, 18324877, 18329863, 18330946, 18348755, 18351569, 18353214, 18426640, 18461104, 18461521. Model 8105, Lots: 18281110, 18315176, 18322343, 18323156, 18323651, 18324468, 18327210, 18327359, 18345738, 18346540, 18346668, 18347522, 18352159, 18354329, 18379847, 18380498, 18393785, 18394034, 18395315, 18408497, 18408902, 18410018, 18428314, 18435809, 18437015, 18437680, 18439474, 18440388, 18444811, 18445630, 18446236, 18462103, 18462459, 18463154, 18466449, 18478544. Model 8106, Lots: 18286550, 18410783. Model 8107, Lots: 18285401, 18285605, 18312411, 18312981, 18313754, 18337534, 18338037, 18354248, 18411116, 18413022, 18413155, 18413834. Model 8108, Lots: 18273724, 18284294, 18338159, 18414856. Model 8109, Lots: 18285220, 18293137, 18294062, 18313856, 18314250, 18332118, 18337848, 18353117, 18415202, 18415923, 18416945, 18418278, 18419899. Model 8110, Lots: 18421013, 18473202. Model 8111, Lots: 18285930, 18351033, 18353540, 18420652, 18468909 . Model 8112, Lots: 18291473, 18336768, 18355225, 18421690, 18427953. Model 8113, Lots: 18324876, 18324963, 18332278, 18352696, 18358192, 18371973, 18372577, 18440783, 18441697, 18467134, 18468171, 18471598, 18472178, 18478892, 18479477. Model 8114, Lots: 18282143, 18284604, 18335173, 18345117, 18441212, 18442550, 18442887. Model 8115, Lots: 18288704, 18328790, 18329233, 18356691, 18357371, 18357372, 18372837, 18373201, 18377504, 18378867, 18446665, 18447045, 18451382, 18451950, 18452785, 18453099, 18464410, 18473932, 18477470, 18483223, 18483940. Model 8116, Lots: 18281865, 18473055. Model 8117, Lots: 18333920, 18334332, 18466601. Model 8118, Lots: 18316161, 18336837, 18348081. Model 8119, Lots: 18286265, 18291252, 18332911, 18336838, 18347898, 18480844, 18483020, 18471580.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated