Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0465-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corp |
| Report date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1556 total - all models |
| Location | San Jose, CA, United States |
Official product description
IntellaTip MiFi XP Asymmetric (N4) Curve 7/110/2.5/8-10 ; Material Number: M004PM4790N40; Catalog number: PM4790N4; Cardiac: The IntellaTip MiFi XP Catheter is indicated for interruption of accessory atrioventricular conduction pathways associated with tachycardia, for treatment of AV nodal reentrant tachycardia, for treatment of atrial flutter tachycardia, and for creation of complete AV block in patients with a rapid ventricular response to an atrial arrhythmia typically chronic, drug refractory atrial fibrillation.
Why the product was recalled
During routine monitoring of complaints, BSC noted that the IntellaTip MiFi XP N4 complaint rate for distal tip bends/kinks was above the anticipated rate in BSC's product risk documentation.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: PA, FL, IN, MI, TN, AL, IL, KY, MI, TX, OH, MO, MA, MN, ID, AL, TN, VA, CA and internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa.
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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