Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 20, 2016
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 lab…
Boston Scientific Corporation recalled Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Steri… - a moderate-severity action.
Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Coating, Steri… was recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation in April 20, 2016. Reason: Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1370-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Boston Scientific Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1370-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1370-2016) was formally reported on April 20, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 28, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Boston Scientific Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Maple Grove, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 47 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 ar… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
47 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1370-2016 |
| Date reported | April 20, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Firm location | Maple Grove, MN |
| Affected scope | 47 units |
| Distribution | US nationwide in the states of ME, LA, and TN |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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