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Class II Recall

Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Box of 5, Outer Package UPN: M0068318261, Inner Package UPN: M0068318260. Capio SLI

Boston Scientific Corporation

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Box of 5, Outer Package UPN: M0068318261, In by Boston Scientific Corporation. Reason: Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical interv.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2451-2024

Action Date

2024-08-07

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Box of 5, Outer Package UPN: M0068318261, Inner Package UPN: M0068318260. Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices are used by physicians to facilitate the consistent placement of sutures during open surgical procedures.

Lot/Code Info: UPN: M0068318261 (Pack of 5), M0068318260 (Individual Pack); UDI/DI: 08714729842224 (Pack of 5), 08714729842804 (Individual Pack); Lot Numbers: 30110296, 30110298, 30254839, 30269668, 30277679, 30340398, 30348745, 30361515, 30369786, 30477997, 30485719, 30502470, 30509859, 30566414, 30571306, 30579075, 30594738, 30597768, 30601523, 30601525, 30608273, 30621482, 30622202, 30628533, 30642670, 30671135, 30825890, 30834186, 30849605, 30853891, 30862718, 30870581, 30877151, 30880729, 31248068, 31305827, 31316815, 31324676, 31400076, 31442842, 31459986, 31475463, 31479225, 31488049, 31494812, 31502318, 31509747, 31514250, 31583783, 31592632, 31600746, 31609045, 31621292, 31764817, 31779852, 31791062, 31809880, 31821132, 31866608, 31876830, 31876835, 31876837, 32040502, 32057254, 32146583, 32163271, 32230325, 32238124, 32351364, 32361264, 32370219, 32385442, 32400087, 32409539, 32418519, 32420869, 32447685, 32456405, 32465857, 32478780, 32499939, 32515625, 32518619, 32526697, 32829992, 32915635, 32979863, 32998255, 33008248, 33017302, 33065907, 33069479, 33216295, 33236632, 33259078, 33283648, 33311001, 33319579, 33375040, 33383769, 33394221, 33404930, 33422407, 33424886, 33454127, 33479450, 33530347, 33556283, 33564420, 33618759, 33670919, 33676308, 33815834

Quantity Affected: 70,890 units total

Reason for Recall

Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical intervention.

Distribution

Domestic: Nationwide Distribution. International: Pending

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-06-27

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 107 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Boston Scientific Corporation has 399 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls and 65 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Boston Scientific Corporation) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Boston Scientific Corporation have FDA actions?

Boston Scientific Corporation has 399 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls and 65 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2451-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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