Boston Scientific Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1490-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Colpassist Vaginal Positioning Device - Product Usage: intended for use in general gynecological surgery to assist in the positioning and manipulation of the vagina during the procedure. Material No. M0068318210

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 15, 2021

Date Posted: May 5, 2021

Recall Number: Z-1490-2021

Event ID: 87709

Reason for Recall:

Potential for pinholes (sterile barrier breach) on the edge of the pouch to potentially render the device non-sterile, and may result in a post-operative infection

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 4,549 WW

Code Information:

All unexpired lots: C003699 C003715 C003735 C003750 C003775 C003804 C003813 C003842 C003853 C003887 C003905 C003936 C003950 C003960 C003966 C003986 C003997 C004028 C004041 C004078 C004091 C004107 C004117 C004128 C004136 C004160 C004186 C004206 C004221 GTIN 08714729848097

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Algeria, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Jordan, Belgium, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated