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Boston Scientific EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0 recall — FDA Z-0637-2021

This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional…

Class IIclassification
Z-0637-2021official record ID
Dec 23, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0637-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmBoston Scientific Corporation
Report dateDec 23, 2020
Recall initiation dateNov 3, 2020
Quantity90 (OUS)
LocationMarlborough, MA, United States

Official product description

EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The device delivers the physician-specified fluids and ultrasound to the intravascular treatment site. The reusable Control Unit provides power to the device and provides the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile connector interface cable (CIC) connects the Control Unit to the Ultrasonic Core and Infusion Catheter.

Why the product was recalled

This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional internal board failures at lower temperatures. All EKOS CU 4.0 consoles containing the old RF board design will be replaced with the newly designed CU 4.0 consoles.

Distribution information

No US distribution. Foreign distribution to Latin America and EU.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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