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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2013-RN-01241-1
Product Name/Description TWISTER PLUS Rotatable Retrieval Device 22mm and 26mm (used in flexible endoscopes as a retrieval device for foreign bodies, such as polyps and food boluses)

Catalogue Numbers: 6141 and 6142

Material Number: M00561410, M00561411, M00561412, M00561420, M00561421, M00561422
Multiple Lot numbers affected

Expiration date: 31 July 2015 to 30 September 2015

ARTG Number: 166708
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 22/11/2013
Responsible Entity Boston Scientific Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue It has come to the attention of Boston Scientific that the packages of TWISTER PLUS may not be fully sealed, affecting the sterility of the device. Use of a retrieval device from a package with an open seal may impart a patient risk of infection.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Boston Scientific is advising users to segregate the affected product and return to Boston Scientific for credit.
Contact Information 02 8063 8340 - Boston Scientific Quality Assurance