Boston Scientific Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1370-2016)

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, 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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 28, 2016

Date Posted: April 20, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1370-2016

Event ID: 73719

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 47 units

Code Information:

Lot: 17971870

Distribution Pattern:

US nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated