Boston Scientific recalls EndoVive 2:20 Fr Safety PEG Push kits for potential tube blockage during stomach feeding, risking prolonged procedures and complications like bleeding. Affected units have specific lot numbers and GTIN.
Inability to advance the guidewire through the feeding tube during placement due to blocked lumen of the barb connector. May lead prolongation in the procedure to exchange the device for another leading to leading to a cascade of events which may include additional intervention to close the puncture site, bleeding, leakage of gastric contents, and aspiration
Boston Scientific is recalling EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push kits that may block the feeding tube during stomach feeding. This could lead to longer procedures, bleeding, or aspiration if not fixed.
The barb connector in the tube can block during placement, causing the tube to not advance properly. This may lead to longer procedures, bleeding, or aspiration if not corrected.
Patients who use this feeding tube system for enteral nutrition are affected. Those with medical conditions requiring stomach feeding are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push w/ENFit Kit (Box 2)' on the packaging. Lot numbers 32234291 and GTIN 08714729880691 are associated with this recall.
Look for the product name and lot number on the packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The barb connector may block during tube placement, leading to prolonged procedures and risks like bleeding or aspiration.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Boston Scientific for guidance.
Check for the product name 'EndoVive 20 Fr Safety PEG Push w/ENFit Kit (Box 2)' and lot number 32234291 or GTIN 08714729880691.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1517-2024 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1517-2024 from Boston Scientific. 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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