FDAClass IIJuly 24, 2013

Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter recall

Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter, Bronchial Thermoplasty System; Material Number: M005ATS25010, Catalog Number: ATS 2-5. Product is manufactured and distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC), Sunnyvale, CA The Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System (including the Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter) is indicated for the treatment of severe persistent asthma in patients 18 years and older whose asthma is not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long acting beta agonists.

Why was Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter recalled?

Boston Scientific has discovered an inconsistent "Use By" expiration date on a single lot/batch of Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheters. The expiration date indicated on the inner tray, 2012-04, is incorrect. The correct expiration date is 2014-04 as indicated on the outer box label.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot/batch Number: CM040212; Exp. Date: April 2014

Product
Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter, Bronchial Thermoplasty System; Material Number: M005ATS25010, Catalog Number: ATS 2-5. Product is manufactured and distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC), Sunnyvale, CA The Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System (including the Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter) is indicated for the treatment of severe persistent asthma in patients 18 years and older whose asthma is not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long acting beta agonists.
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Quantity
35 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, FL, IA, ID, MI, OK, TA and WA; and countries of: Canada and Thailand.
Recall date
July 24, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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