PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter System, Product Number: M001224110, GTIN: 08714729030980 The Malecot and the Stenting Malecot Catheters are designed for percutaneous drainage within the renal collecting system while maintaining external access. The Stenting Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter with its extended tip is also designed for internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder.

Reported: March 28, 2018 Initiated: December 12, 2017 #Z-1099-2018

Product Description

Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter System, Product Number: M001224110, GTIN: 08714729030980 The Malecot and the Stenting Malecot Catheters are designed for percutaneous drainage within the renal collecting system while maintaining external access. The Stenting Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter with its extended tip is also designed for internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder.

Reason for Recall

Certain Malecot Nephrostomy Catheters are breaking at the mid-shaft bond during use.

Details

Units Affected
422
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in the following: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KA, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; and countries of: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Zimbabwe.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter System, Product Number: M001224110, GTIN: 08714729030980 The Malecot and the Stenting Malecot Catheters are designed for percutaneous drainage within the renal collecting system while maintaining external access. The Stenting Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter with its extended tip is also designed for internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 422.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain Malecot Nephrostomy Catheters are breaking at the mid-shaft bond during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 28, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1099-2018.