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Event 72409

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
October 09, 2015
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class I
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Boston Scientific Corporation

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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device · product 1 of 2

RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy. REF H802223301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802223300 (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.

Z-0211-2016
Recall number
Z-0211-2016
Initiated
October 09, 2015
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Quantity
955 single units (191 5-packs)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

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Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Lots: 18201519, 18212726, 18256610, 18261218, 18271412, 18282032, 18362094, 18378161, 18379210, 18384443

Distribution pattern

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.

device · product 2 of 2

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.

Z-0212-2016
Recall number
Z-0212-2016
Initiated
October 09, 2015
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Quantity
955 single units (191 5-packs)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Component change control

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Lots: 18141187, 18194620, 18220238, 18261834, 18285502, 18303265, 18390089

Distribution pattern

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.

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