FDA (Devices) recall action 67437
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Boston Scientific is initiating this Recall Removal of one lot of the Coyote" OVER-THE-WIRE PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter and one lot of the Coyote" MONORAIL" PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter. Boston Scientific has become aware that the balloons of the devices from these lots may not deflate as expected during a procedure. To date, Boston Scientific has received three complaints for this issue. T
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Boston Scientific is recalling specific lots of Coyote balloon dilation catheters because the balloons may not deflate as expected during procedures.
Boston Scientific is recalling Coyote PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters because the balloons may not deflate as expected during procedures.