FDA recall record

Boston Scientific EKOS Control Unit 4.0 console, a component of the EKOS Control System 4.0 recall — FDA Z-0149-2023

Consoles were shipped without an instruction for use (IFU) or with the incorrect IFU.

Class IIclassification
Z-0149-2023official record ID
Nov 9, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0149-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmBoston Scientific Corporation
Report dateNov 9, 2022
Recall initiation dateOct 13, 2022
Quantity16 consoles
LocationMaple Grove, MN, United States

Official product description

EKOS Control Unit 4.0 console, a component of the EKOS Control System 4.0, which is a component of the EkoSonic Endovascular System.

Why the product was recalled

Consoles were shipped without an instruction for use (IFU) or with the incorrect IFU.

Distribution information

Distribution was made to CA, IL, KY, OH, OK, RI, TX. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Chile and Hong Kong.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

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

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