Boston Scientific Recalls IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate Kit Due to Needle Deterioration
Boston Scientific is recalling 193 IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate Kits because needle surfaces deteriorated due to unexpected electrolysis during procedures.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a structural defect in a medical device used during surgery, which poses a risk of harm even though specific injuries are not reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 193 units of the Ablation Galil Technology IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate Kit Visual Ice System. These prescription-only medical devices are intended for the cryoablative destruction of tissue during surgical procedures.
The recall was initiated because the needle surface deteriorated due to unexpected electrolysis during the procedure. The affected devices were distributed nationwide to 41 states and the District of Columbia, as well as to Canada.
Healthcare providers and patients who have used or possess these specific devices should contact Boston Scientific Corporation for further instructions on how to proceed. The recall number is Z-2679-2020.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ablation Galil Technology, IcePearl¿2.1 CX Prostate¿Kit Visual Ice System, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended for cryoablative destruction of tissue during surgical procedures.
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Affected units
- 193
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- UPN:FPRPR3606
- GTIN: 7290104831041
- Batch: A1148
- A1171
- A1248
- A1460
- A1561
- A1582
- A1936
- A2121
- A6702
- A6743
- A6856
- A6925
- A7013
- A7026
- A7088
- A7148
- T0054
- T0136
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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