Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation recalls Thirty-five (35) cm 8 Contact Extension Kit, part number M365SC3138350. Package Contents: Lead Extension Kit (1) Lead E…

Recall date

April 24, 2019

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2120-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

Sold / distributed

Distributed OUS only. to 14 countries.

Why it was recalled

The firm is initiating a voluntary removal of certain spinal cord stimulation leads, lead extensions, adapters, and deep brain stimulation lead extensions due to the "use by date" displayed on the label which is later than the correct "use by date". No adverse health consequence is expected to occur from this issue.

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

What was recalled

Thirty-five (35) cm 8 Contact Extension Kit, part number M365SC3138350. Package Contents: Lead Extension Kit (1) Lead Extension (1) Hex Wrench (1) Tunneling Tool Assembly (1) Device Registration Form/Temporary Patient Identification Card (1) Manual Product Usage: Contact extension kits are part of a spinal cord stimulation system for prescription use only as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs. They are designed to connect the percutaneous leads to the Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) for spinal cord stimulation.