PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanently implanted expandable metal stent designed for palliation of tracheobronchial (TB) strictures. The system consists of a flexible delivery catheter preloaded with an expandable metal stent. The stent is offered in a variety of sizes of different diameters and lengths

Reported: May 4, 2016 Initiated: March 18, 2016 #Z-1567-2016

Product Description

Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanently implanted expandable metal stent designed for palliation of tracheobronchial (TB) strictures. The system consists of a flexible delivery catheter preloaded with an expandable metal stent. The stent is offered in a variety of sizes of different diameters and lengths

Reason for Recall

Mislabeled: 10mm diameter x 30mm length Ultraflex Tracheobronchial stents were labeled as 12mm diameter x 30mm

Details

Units Affected
4 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AL, CA, MA, and TX.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanently implanted expandable metal stent designed for palliation of tracheobronchial (TB) strictures. The system consists of a flexible delivery catheter preloaded with an expandable metal stent. The stent is offered in a variety of sizes of different diameters and lengths. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 4 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Mislabeled: 10mm diameter x 30mm length Ultraflex Tracheobronchial stents were labeled as 12mm diameter x 30mm
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 4, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1567-2016.