Boston Scientific Corporation: Medical Device Recalls in 2018

According to to data from the FDA, there were 55 medical device recalls made by Boston Scientific Corporation in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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• ACCOLADE Pacemaker
• Model 3300 LATITUDE(TM) Programming System Product Usage - The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable systems. The software in use controls all communication functions for the Pulse Generator (PG). Detailed software applications instructions can be found in the associated product literature for the PG being interrogated.
• ESSENTIO Pacemaker
• VISIONIST X4 CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)
• VALITUDE X4 CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)
• PROPONENT Pacemaker
• Innova Self-Expanding Stent System, 200 mm. Labeled with Material Number and description as follows: Product Usage: The Innova Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System is indicated to improve luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or restenotic lesions in the native superficial femoral artery (SFA) and/or proximal popliteal artery (PPA) with reference vessel diameters from 4.0 mm to 7.0 mm and lesion lengths up to 190 mm. a. H74939293052030 (Material Description Innova 5 x 200 x 130); b. H74939293052070 (Material Description Innova 5 x 200 x 75); c. H74939293062030 (Material Description Innova 6 x 200 x 130); d. H74939293062070 (Material Description Innova 6 x 200 x 75); e. H74939293072030 (Material Description Innova 7 x 200 x 130); f. H74939293072070 (Material Description Innova 7 x 200 x 75); g. H74939293082030 (Material Description Innova 8 x 200 x 130); h. H74939293082070 (Material Description Innova 8 x 200 x 75)
• Innova Self-Expanding Stent System, 180mm. Labeled with Material Number and description as follows: Product Usage: The Innova Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System is indicated to improve luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or restenotic lesions in the native superficial femoral artery (SFA) and/or proximal popliteal artery (PPA) with reference vessel diameters from 4.0 mm to 7.0 mm and lesion lengths up to 190 mm. a. H74939180051870 (Material Description Innova-EU 5 x 180 x 75); b. H74939180061870 (Material Description Innova-EU 6 x 180 x 75); c. H74939180071870 (Material Description Innova-EU 7 x 180 x 75); d. H74939180071870 (Material Description Innova-EU 8 x 180 x 75); e. H74939181051830 (Material Description Innova-EU 5 x 180 x 130); f. H74939181061830 (Material Description Innova-EU 6 x 180 x 130); g. H74939181071830 (Material Description Innova-EU 7 x 180 x 130); h. H74939181081830 (Material Description Innova-EU 8 x 180 x 130); i. H74939259051830 (Material Description Innova-China 5 x 180 x 130); j. H74939259061830 (Material Description Innova-China 6 x 180 x 130); k. H74939259071830 (Material Description Innova-China 7 x 180 x 130); l. H74939259081830 (Material Description Innova-China 8 x 180 x 130); m. H74939259081870 (Material Description Innova-China 8 x 180 x 75); n.H74939293051830 (Material Description Innova 5 x 180 x 130); o. H74939293051870 (Material Description Innova 5 x 180 x 75); p. H74939293061830 (Material Description Innova 6 x 180 x 130); q. H74939293061870 (Material Description Innova 6 x 180 x 75); r. H74939293071830 (Material Description Innova 7 x 180 x 130); s. H74939293071870 (Material Description Innova 7 x 180 x 75); t. H74939293081830 (Material Description Innova 8 x 180 x 130); u. H74939293081870 (Material Description Innova 8 x 180 x 75);
• ACCOLADE SR Pacemaker
• VISIONIST CRT-P Pacemaker
• VALITUDE X4 CRT-P Pacemaker
• VISIONIST X4 CRT-P Pacemaker
• PROPONENT DR Pacemaker
• PROPONENT EL DR Pacemaker
• Capio Open Access Box 4 (Capio OPC); Model #M0068311251. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open or endoscopic surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
• Auriga XL 4007 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068FS4007G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.
• ESSENTIO MRI SR Pacemaker
• ACCOLADE DR Pacemaker
• PROPONENT MRI Pacemaker
• ALTRUA 2 EL DR Pacemaker
• ESSENTIO MRI EL DR Pacemaker
• PROPONENT VDD SL Pacemaker
• PFR Kit- Pinnacle, Posterior; Model #M0068317100. Indicated for tissue reinforcement in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Capio Standard Box 4 (Capio PC); Model #M0068312321. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open or endoscopic surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
• PFR Kit- Pinnacle, Anterior Apical; Model #M0068317100. Indicated for tissue reinforcement in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Capio CL; Model #M0068311350. Indicated for the placement of suture in a variety of Transvaginal procedures.
• Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Model #M0068318250. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
• Posterior LITE w/ Capio SLIM; Model #M0068318150. Indicated for tissue reinforcement in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Capio RP; Model #M0068321010. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
• Re-Entry" Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101050, GTIN: 08714729192268 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors
• Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter System, Product Number: M001224110, GTIN: 08714729030980 The Malecot and the Stenting Malecot Catheters are designed for percutaneous drainage within the renal collecting system while maintaining external access. The Stenting Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter with its extended tip is also designed for internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder.
• Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101010, GTIN: 08714729005278 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors
• ACCOLADE MRI DR Pacemaker
• ACCOLADE MRI EL DR Pacemaker
• ALTRUA 2 SR Pacemaker
• PROPONENT SR Pacemaker
• Auriga 30 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068S30G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.
• VALITUDE CRT-P Pacemaker
• ESSENTIO SR Pacemaker
• ACCOLADE EL DR Pacemaker
• ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker
• ACCOLADE MRI SR Pacemaker
• Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101000, GTIN: 08714729005261 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors
• Capio SLIM Box 5, Model #M0068318261; Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
• Uphold LITE w/ Capio SLIM; Model #M0068318170. Indicated for tissue reinforcement in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Re-Entry" Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set, Product Number: M0064101040, GTIN: 08714729008446 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors
• Uphold Vaginal Support System; Model #M0068317080. Indicated for tissue reinforcement in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Boston Scientific Maestro 4000 Cardiac Ablation System, Firmware Version 5.14, Model Numbers: M00440000, M0044000D0, M0044000H0,M0044000R0, M0044000Z0,
• Percutaneous Access Set, Product Number: M0064201150, GTIN: 08714729009757 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutaneous nephrostomy drainage and is indicated for the following: Diagnostic Indications: " Antegrade pyelography " Pressure/perfusion study (Whitaker test) Therapeutic Indications: " Nephrostomy catheter drainage " Perfusion chemolysis of renal stones " Percutaneous nephrolithotomy " Percutaneous resection and coagulation of urothelial tumors
• Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheter Product Usage: Is a neurovascular access catheter that creates a stable conduit through which interventional devices can pass. It is constructed with a polymer liner on the inside diameter for lubricity, stainless steel wire reinforcement within the wall for torque transmission and strength, and polymer materials along the length of the catheter for support and flexibility. The catheter has an atraumatic tip and a hub/strain relief combination for kink resistance (at the hub), device connectivity, and device handling.
• SpyScope DS Access and Delivery diagnostic biliary catheter, M00546600
• ESSENTIO EL DR Pacemaker
• ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemaker
• ESSENTIO MRI DR Pacemaker
• The SQ-RX Pulse Generator a component of the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System The S-ICD System is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients who do not have symptomatic bradycardia, incessant ventricular tachycardia, or spontaneous, frequently recurring ventricular tachycardia that is reliably terminated with anti-tachycardia pacing.