Boston Scientific Wallstent Endoprosthesis Tracheobronchial Self-Expanding Stent with expired labeling due to sterilization process. Recalled units may have reduced shelf life.
The expiration date on the device labeling exceeds its actual validated shelf life because the sterilization process used does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life.
Boston Scientific's Wallstent stents with a specific model and lot number have been recalled because the expiration date on their labels exceeds the actual shelf life. This could lead to the stent not being safe for use after the expiration date.
The stent's expiration date on the label is longer than the actual shelf life due to the sterilization process not supporting extended storage. This means the stent might not be safe after the expiration date.
Patients who received the recalled Wallstent stents during surgery. Medical professionals using the stents for procedures are also affected.
Check for the model: 24MM X 70MM | 75CM L, resterilized. Look for lot number 17984215 or serial numbers 21408032017-14 and 21408032017-15.
Look for the model number 24MM X 70MM | 75CM L, resterilized and lot number 17984215 or serial numbers 21408032017-14 or 21408032017-15.
The expiration date on the device labeling exceeds its actual validated shelf life because the sterilization process used does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life.
Check the stent label for the model number 24MM X 70MM | 75CM L, resterilized and lot number 17984215 or serial numbers 21408032017-14 or 21408032017-15. Contact Boston Scientific if you have the recalled stent.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SPS Sterilization to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3037-2018 — SPS Sterilization SPS Sterilization Hello, I own a SPS Sterilization that is covered by recall Z-3037-2018 from SPS Sterilization. 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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