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UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit with Colpassist Vaginal Positioning Device - Product Usage: intended for use as a bridging material for sacrocolposuspension/sacrocolpopexy (laparotomy, laparoscopic or robotic approach Material No.M0068318220 Individually packaged Upsylon Y Mesh (UPN M0068318200) is not impacted by this removal. Note: The UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit consists of UpsylonTM Y Mesh and ColpassistTM Vaginal Positioning Device packaged and sterilized separately and then combined into a kit carton.

Reported: May 5, 2021 Initiated: April 15, 2021 #Z-1491-2021

Product Description

UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit with Colpassist Vaginal Positioning Device - Product Usage: intended for use as a bridging material for sacrocolposuspension/sacrocolpopexy (laparotomy, laparoscopic or robotic approach Material No.M0068318220 Individually packaged Upsylon Y Mesh (UPN M0068318200) is not impacted by this removal. Note: The UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit consists of UpsylonTM Y Mesh and ColpassistTM Vaginal Positioning Device packaged and sterilized separately and then combined into a kit carton. This removal does not affect the UpsylonTM Y Mesh component of the kit, however, since the Colpassist device component is impacted, the entire UpsylonTM Y Mesh kit is being removed.

Reason for Recall

Potential for pinholes (sterile barrier breach) on the edge of the pouch to potentially render the device non-sterile, and may result in a post-operative infection

Details

Units Affected
8,524 WW
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Algeria, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Jordan, Belgium, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan.
Location
Marlborough, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit with Colpassist Vaginal Positioning Device - Product Usage: intended for use as a bridging material for sacrocolposuspension/sacrocolpopexy (laparotomy, laparoscopic or robotic approach Material No.M0068318220 Individually packaged Upsylon Y Mesh (UPN M0068318200) is not impacted by this removal. Note: The UpsylonTM Y Mesh Kit consists of UpsylonTM Y Mesh and ColpassistTM Vaginal Positioning Device packaged and sterilized separately and then combined into a kit carton. This removal does not affect the UpsylonTM Y Mesh component of the kit, however, since the Colpassist device component is impacted, the entire UpsylonTM Y Mesh kit is being removed.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 8,524 WW.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for pinholes (sterile barrier breach) on the edge of the pouch to potentially render the device non-sterile, and may result in a post-operative infection
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 5, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1491-2021.