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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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.

Z-2459-2012

September 06, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Greatbatch Medical
Event
Event 63141
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
787
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2459-2012

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: Q2112752, Q2110939, Q2130137, Q2131250, Q2130212, Q2150143, W2162515, W2163769, W2160626, W2175891, W2172722, W2184492, W2196366, W2184490, W2205843

Distribution pattern: Distributed in MA.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.