Boston Scientific Corporation recalls Ablation Galil Technology, IceFORCE 2.1 CX Prostate Kit Visual ICE System, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryo…

Recall date

June 4, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2678-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Boston Scientific Corporation

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI WV, and WY and the country of: Canada.

Why it was recalled

The needle surface deteriorated due to unexpected electrolysis during procedure.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Ablation Galil Technology, IceFORCE 2.1 CX Prostate Kit Visual ICE System, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended for cryoablative destruction of tissue during surgical procedures.