Boston Scientific recalls Uphold Vaginal Support System model M0068317080 due to potential capio sutures breaking or detaching, which could cause tissue damage. Affected women should contact for remedy.
Potential for Capio sutures to break and /or detach.
Boston Scientific is recalling a vaginal support system model M0068317080 because its sutures might break or detach, risking tissue damage. Women with pelvic organ prolapse using this product should stop using it and contact the company for a fix.
The sutures in this vaginal support system could break or detach during use, potentially causing tissue damage or requiring additional medical intervention. This risk is specific to the product's design and intended use.
Women with pelvic organ prolapse who use the Uphold Vaginal Support System model M0068317080 are most at risk. This product is intended for medical use in such cases.
Check for the model number M0068317080 on the product packaging. The product was sold with batch numbers ML00002892 through ML00003516.
Immediately stop using the Uphold Vaginal Support System model M0068317080 if you have it.
The product has a potential risk of sutures breaking or detaching, so it is not safe to use without the recall remedy.
Contact Boston Scientific directly to get the remedy for the recalled product.
Look for the model number M0068317080 and batch numbers ML00002892 through ML00003516 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1626-2018 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1626-2018 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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