Important Safety Alerts

Important Safety Alerts

Medical Device Recall: Boston Scientific Expectâ„¢ Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle

15 Aug 2011

Boston Scientific issued an urgent product recall of one batch of incorrect labelled ExpectTM Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle (Product Description; EUS FNA Single Pack 25GA; Material/UPN/Catalog number M00550020; Batch no.13615651C1; Expiry Date 30 June 2014). The pouch label UPN number and device handle correctly indicate that it was a 25 GA device, while the graphics on the carton label indicated it was a 22 GA device.

According to the manufacturer, no injuries are reasonably expected to occur as a result of this mislabeling issue. Boston Scientific suggests that users should immediately discontinue use of the product and return to Boston Scientific.

According to the local supplier, Hong Kong is NOT affected by this recall.

If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

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