FDA Device

Guider XF Softip Guide Catheter, manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, MN, distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA. The device is intended to facilitate placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.

Hazard

Product degradation-- a polymer portion of the distal section of the catheter may degrade prematurely, leading to potential systemic embolization of particulates with ischemic complications.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm initiated its 'Safety Alert' on October 6, 2009. A notification letter was sent to each customer reminding them to follow storage and handling instructions. The firm has not ceased distribution. Direct questions about this notification to the Boston Scientific Corporation at 1-510-624-1734.

Products

Guider XF Softip Guide Catheter, manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, MN, distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, Fremont, CA. The device is intended to facilitate placem
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
UPC
UPN/Model numbers: H965100420/10042, H965100430/10043, H965100440/10044, H965100460/10046, H965100470/10047, H965100480/10048, H965100500/10050, H965100510/10051, H965100520/10052, M003100620/10062, M003100630/10063, M003100640/10064, M003101420/10142, M003101430/10143, M003101440/10144, M003101460/10146, M003101470/10147, M003101480/10148, M003101500/10150, M003101510/10151, M003101520/10152, M003101620/10162, M003101630/10163 and M003101640/10164.

Units Affected

94,296 units