The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3039-2018·Announced 2018-09-19

SPS Sterilization Recalls Resterilized Boston Scientific Wallstent RP Endoprosthesis

SPS Sterilization is recalling two units of resterilized Boston Scientific Wallstent RP Endoprosthesis because the labeling expiration date exceeds the validated shelf life.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is a labeling error regarding shelf life validation, which falls under the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

SPS Sterilization, Inc. is recalling two units of the Boston Scientific Wallstent RP Endoprosthesis Tracheobronchial Transhepatic Biliary Self-Expanding Stent (8MM X 80MM | 75CM). The specific units are identified by Code Number 71130-R, Lot Number 17401915, and Serial Numbers 21408032017-01 and 21408032017-02.

The recall was initiated because the expiration date on the device labeling exceeds the actual validated shelf life. The sterilization process used by the firm does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life indicated on the label.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States to Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected units and contact SPS Sterilization, Inc. for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Boston Scientific Wallstent RP Endoprosthesis Tracheobronchial Transhepatic Biliary Self-Expanding Stent, 8MM X 80MM | 75CM, resterilized.
Affected units
2

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 (4)

  • Code Number 71130-R
  • Lot Number 17401915
  • Serial Number 21408032017-01
  • 21408032017-02

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by SPS Sterilization, Inc 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.

See all 15 products in this recall →