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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile EO, UPN H7491490201MJ2 (Carton Label) ,H7491490201MJo (UPN referenced on the Pouch Label) . Boston Scientific PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter of 0.014 in (0.37 mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 cm. PT Graphix Magnet is available with a shapeable Straight Tip or a preformed "J"¿ Tip. The PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire fea

Reported: April 20, 2016 Initiated: March 28, 2016 #Z-1370-2016

Product Description

Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile EO, UPN H7491490201MJ2 (Carton Label) ,H7491490201MJo (UPN referenced on the Pouch Label) . Boston Scientific PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter of 0.014 in (0.37 mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 cm. PT Graphix Magnet is available with a shapeable Straight Tip or a preformed "J"¿ Tip. The PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire features a 10 or 38 cm polymer sleeve, coated with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, jacketing the distal tapered core wire. The proximal section of the PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire is coated with a fluorinated polymer.

Reason for Recall

Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewires. Boston Scientific has found that, while the batch is labeled as a J-tip model, the guidewires are straight and do not have the pre-formed J-tip. The most severe injury expected to occur is a limited procedure delay caused by the need to replace the guidewire with one that has

Details

Units Affected
47 units
Distribution
US nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN
Location
Maple Grove, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile EO, UPN H7491490201MJ2 (Carton Label) ,H7491490201MJo (UPN referenced on the Pouch Label) . Boston Scientific PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating is a steerable guidewire available with a nominal diameter of 0.014 in (0.37 mm) and in nominal lengths of 182 cm. PT Graphix Magnet is available with a shapeable Straight Tip or a preformed "J"¿ Tip. The PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire features a 10 or 38 cm polymer sleeve, coated with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, jacketing the distal tapered core wire. The proximal section of the PT Graphix Magnet Guidewire is coated with a fluorinated polymer.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 47 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewires. Boston Scientific has found that, while the batch is labeled as a J-tip model, the guidewires are straight and do not have the pre-formed J-tip. The most severe injury expected to occur is a limited procedure delay caused by the need to replace the guidewire with one that has
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1370-2016.