FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Boston Scientific Corporation: RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Extra Support. REF H802233301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802233300 (single unit). The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotation designed for plaque modification and debulking in vascular interventions. This system is designed to travel over a specialized 0.009 guidewire to guide the path of burr travel to deliver therapy where intended. The guidewires are intended for use with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.
- Recall number
- Z-0212-2016
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Product
- RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Extra Support. REF H802233301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802233300 (single unit). The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotation designed for plaque modification and debulking in vascular interventions. This system is designed to travel over a specialized 0.009 guidewire to guide the path of burr travel to deliver therapy where intended. The guidewires are intended for use with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2015-10-09
- Posted
- 2015-11-13
- Terminated
- 2017-10-13
- Reason
- Boston Scientific is recalling its recently released RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire Manipulation device that is used in conjunction with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System because of complaints of wire fracture.
- Root cause
- Component change control
- Action
- The firm, Boston Scientific, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal - Immediate Action Required" letter dated 10/9/2015. Letters were sent via overnight delivery (FedEx or other equivalent service). The letter stated the issue, identified affected devices, stated that further distribution or use of the devices should cease immediately, and affected product should be returned to Boston Scientific in accordance with the enclosed recall instructions. Complete and return the Recall Instructions via email: MapleGroveFieldActionCenter@bsci.com or Fax to: Field Action Center 1-866-213-1806. Healthcare professionals and consumer may report serious adverse events (side effects ) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Boston Scientific by calling 1-800-811-3211. If you have any questions, please contact Boston Scientific Quality Systems at 763-494-1133, email: MapleGroveFieldActionCenter@bsci.com or your local sales representative can answer any questions that you may have regarding this recall removal.
- Quantity
- 955 single units (191 5-packs)
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution in the states of AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI, and the countries of Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and South Africa.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lots: 18141187, 18194620, 18220238, 18261834, 18285502, 18303265, 18390089
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- ["P900056"]
- Product code
- MCX
- Firm FEI
- 3002095335
- Firm city
- Maple Grove
- Firm state
- MN
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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