FDA Device

VAXCEL PASV Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 3F, single lumen. Catalog #45-450, UPN #M001454500; sold as individual catheters. Firm on label: Boston Scientific, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA . Manufactured at 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY ''. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: A radiopaque, polyurethane catheter with a hub/suture wing, polyurethane extension leg(s) and luer locking adapter(s). A peel away sheath introducer allows for percutaneous insertion of the cathe

Hazard

Catheter separation immediately distal to the nose of the suture wing.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Letters dated 11/22/2004 issued via Certified Mail. Customers instructed to return units in inventory. Patients with implanted units are to be evaluated.

Products

VAXCEL PASV Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, 3F, single lumen. Catalog #45-450, UPN #M001454500; sold as individual catheters. Firm on label: Boston Scientific, One Boston Scientific Place,
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
UPC
913404; 913661; 917962; 924521; 930616; 936038; 943745; 950540; 950969; 3010403046; 3010403102; 3010803014; 3010803015; 3010803016; 3010803178; 3011002259; 3011102034; 3011102035;

Units Affected

1,218 units