Boston Scientific recalls Contour VL Ureteral Stent Set 6FX22-30CM with .035 Sensor (UPN M006180156080) due to difficulty tracking over guidewire, potentially causing procedural delays.
An increase in the rate of complaints for difficulty or inability to track over the guidewire, may result in a procedural delay due to the need to exchange the affected device
Boston Scientific is recalling a specific ureteral stent set because it may cause problems tracking the guidewire during procedures, which could lead to delays needing device exchange. This affects medical professionals using the product in urological procedures.
The stent set may cause difficulty or inability to track over the guidewire during medical procedures. This could lead to procedural delays and potentially require exchanging the device, though serious injury is not mentioned.
Medical professionals who use the Contour VL Ureteral Stent Set 6FX22-30CM with .035 Sensor (UPN M006180156080) for urological procedures. Patients undergoing these procedures may be at risk if the device causes procedural delays.
Check for the Contour VL Ureteral Stent Set 6FX22-30CM with .035 Sensor (UPN M006180156080). Lot numbers 24879999 and 25021676 are also associated with this recall.
Verify the product name and lot numbers to confirm if your stent set is affected.
The recall is for potential procedural delays due to difficulty tracking the guidewire, but serious injury is not mentioned.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Boston Scientific directly for guidance.
Check for the Contour VL Ureteral Stent Set 6FX22-30CM with .035 Sensor (UPN M006180156080) and lot numbers 24879999 or 25021676.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1736-2020 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1736-2020 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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