Boston Scientific recalls Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices with specific lot numbers due to inconsistent suture capture, potentially leading to prolonged surgery or additional medical interventions.
Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical intervention.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain lots of Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices because they may not consistently catch sutures after activation. This could lead to longer surgical procedures or additional medical interventions. Affected devices are identified by specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
Some lots of Capio SLIM devices do not consistently capture sutures after activation. This inconsistency may cause the procedure to take longer or require additional medical steps during surgery.
Physicians who use Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices during open surgical procedures are likely affected. The risk is primarily for medical professionals using the specific recalled lot numbers.
Check the lot numbers on the device packaging: 30110296, 30110298, 30254839, and other specific numbers listed in the recall. The product is sold in packs of 5 with outer package UPN: M0068318261 and inner package UPN: M0068318260.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 30110296, 30110298) on the device packaging.
Some lots of Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices do not consistently catch sutures after activation, which may lead to prolonged surgery or additional medical interventions.
Check the lot number on your device packaging. If it matches the listed numbers, contact Boston Scientific for further instructions.
The recalled devices have specific lot numbers: 30110296, 30110298, 30254839, and others listed in the recall. They are sold in packs of 5 with outer package UPN: M0068318261 and inner package UPN: M0068318260.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Capio to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2451-2024 — Capio Capio Hello, I own a Capio that is covered by recall Z-2451-2024 from Capio. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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