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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Boston Scientific TSX Transseptal Needle, Model Number M004TSX60o; Used to create the primary puncture in the interatrial septum when passing an intruder and/or catheter through the septum from the right side of the heart to the left side.

Z-1375-2016

March 15, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Event
Event 73630
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
25
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1375-2016

Official wording

Reason: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall of one lot of the TSX" Transseptal Needle due to a discrepancy between the labeling and the actual configuration of the device in the packaging. The curve dimensional values on the labels of this lot incorrectly indicate a 50¿ curve, rather than the correct 86¿ curve

Code information: Lot Q823423, Exp 7/31/2018

Distribution pattern: Distributed to one customer in the US.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall of one lot of the TSX" Transseptal Needle due to a discrepancy between the labeling and the actual configuration of the device in the packaging. The curve dimensional values on the labels of this lot incorrectly indicate a 50¿ curve, rather than the correct 86¿ curve