Reported Oct 3, 2012 · Terminated

Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One…

Greatbatch Medical

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Greatbatch Medical · 2300 Berkshire Ln N · Minneapolis, MN · 55441-4575

Is this the product you have?

  • Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, Manufactured by Greathbatch Medical, 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. To facilitate transvenous introduction of diagnostic / therapeutic catheters into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart.
Lot codes and dates
    • Q2112752
    • Q2110939
    • Q2130137
    • Q2131250
    • Q2130212
    • Q2150143
    • W2162515
    • W2163769
    • W2160626
    • W2175891
    • W2172722
    • W2184492
    • W2196366
    • W2184490
    • W2205843
Amount recalled
787

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

During the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, the internal PTFE sheath liners were found to display varying degrees of damage that could pose an embolic risk to a patient.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 22, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:26 PM UTC

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