Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published June 11, 2026

Boston Scientific FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE Recall: Risk of Air Embolism

Boston Scientific recalls FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE devices due to potential air embolism from hemostatic valve damage during improper insertion. Affected units have specific material and lot numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

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Use caution until it’s fixed

Boston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orientation during device preparation. Valve damage may result in air ingress, potential air embolism, and associated patient harm. This risk can be mitigated by inserting the dilator straight through the center of the valve and fully advancing it into the sheath body.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Boston Scientific is recalling FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE devices that may have hemostatic valve damage from improper insertion. This could lead to air embolism, a serious risk during heart procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/127795-boston-scientific-faradrive-steerable-sheath-clear-ide-recall-risk-of.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/127795-boston-scientific-faradrive-steerable-sheath-clear-ide-recall-risk-of · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2754-2026

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“Boston Scientific FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE Recall: Risk of Air Embolism.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/127795-boston-scientific-faradrive-steerable-sheath-clear-ide-recall-risk-of. Based on FDA recall #Z-2754-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2754-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on June 11, 2026, that Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE devices due to potential air embolism risks. The agency issued the voluntary Class II recall after identifying valve damage linked to dilator insertion orientation.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Boston Scientific
Product: FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE
Material Number: 21C602
IFU Reference Number: 51636751-01
UDI-DI: 00810087181062
Lots: CL12910, CL12978, CL15153

The hazard

Boston Scientific reported that valve damage may result in air ingress, potential air embolism, and associated patient harm. The company stated this risk is associated with dilator insertion orientation during device preparation.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Boston Scientific Corporation has 124 other recalls on record since June 1, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Boston Scientific Imager II Angiographic Catheters Recall (August 24, 2026), Boston Scientific LUX-Dx Cardiac Monitor System Recall (August 6, 2026), and Boston Scientific StoneSmart Connect Console Power Adapters May Fail Safety Testing (July 22, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include AVID Medical Halyard Kits Recall (April 30, 2026), Boston Scientific Intracept Access Instruments Recall (April 22, 2026), and AVID Medical Halyard Kits Recall (April 30, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Material Number 21C6: 21C602, IFU Reference Number 51636751-01, and lots CL12910, CL12978, CL15153. The device is used for heart procedures and vasculature access.

Brand
Boston Scientific
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Global Distribution. US Nationwide.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-2754-2026	FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number 21C602, IFU Reference Number 51636751-01; UDI-DI: 00810087181062; Lots: CL12910, CL12978, CL15153	400 units
Z-2755-2026	FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number 21M402, IFU Reference Number LBL1062; UDI-DI: 00810087180072; Lots: CL12697, CL12698, CL12701, CL12702, CL12824, CL12832, CL12833, CL12861, CL12888, CL12889, CL12912, CL12913, CL12916, CL12918, CL12968, CL12975, CL12977, CL13003, CL13016, CL13019, CL13045, CL13047, CL13059, CL13078, CL13079, CL13101, CL13102, CL13120, CL13121, CL13140, CL13141, CL13158, CL13159, CL13195, CL13211, CL13218, CL13232, CL13233, CL13259, CL13290, CL13339, CL13367, CL13400, CL13421, CL13516, CL13518, CL13572, CL13577, CL13615, CL13645, CL13669, CL13707, CL13720, CL13733, CL13821, CL13834, CL13857, CL13926, CL13941, CL13976, CL13989, CL14026, CL14052, CL14078, CL14121, CL14138, CL14170, CL14186, CL14225, CL14248, CL14285, CL14344, CL14352, CL14374, CL14395, CL14438, CL14487, CL14499, CL14517, CL14580, CL14632, CL14669, CL14690, CL14710, CL14748, CL14768, CL14967, CL15004, CL15008, CL15066, CL15106, CL15127, CL15190, CL15238, CL15271, CL15317, CL15357, CL15396, CL15426, CL15473, CL15489, CL15567, CL15636, CL15639, CL15753, CL15774, CL15807	74,760 units
Z-2756-2026	FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH (CLEAR) - US, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number M004PF21M402, IFU Reference Number 51654495-01; UDI-DI: 00191506043131; Lots: CL12695, CL12696, CL12699, CL12700, CL12703, CL12808, CL12816, CL12817, CL12823, CL12834, CL12835, CL12836, CL12853, CL12860, CL12882, CL12883, CL12884, CL12891, CL12907, CL12908, CL12909, CL12919, CL12949, CL12950, CL12969, CL12976, CL12979, CL12980, CL13005, CL13010, CL13011, CL13012, CL13018, CL13032, CL13033, CL13034, CL13037, CL13056, CL13057, CL13058, CL13074, CL13075, CL13076, CL13077, CL13097, CL13098, CL13099, CL13100, CL13104, CL13115, CL13116, CL13117, CL13118, CL13119, CL13135, CL13136, CL13137, CL13138, CL13139, CL13156, CL13157, CL13191, CL13192, CL13193, CL13194, CL13197, CL13208, CL13209, CL13210, CL13215, CL13216, CL13217, CL13224, CL13229, CL13230, CL13257, CL13258, CL13288, CL13289, CL13337, CL13338, CL13365, CL13366, CL13384, CL13398, CL13399, CL13419, CL13420, CL13423, CL13467, CL13469, CL13470, CL13471, CL13472, CL13517, CL13525, CL13526, CL13527, CL13528, CL13535, CL13536, CL13541, CL13550, CL13551, CL13552, CL13553, CL13555, CL13564, CL13565, CL13566, CL13571, CL13574, CL13575, CL13576, CL13598, CL13599, CL13616, CL13637, CL13642, CL13643, CL13644, CL13665, CL13666, CL13667, CL13668, CL13704, CL13705, CL13706, CL13715, CL13716, CL13721, CL13734, CL13735, CL13736, CL13761, CL13762, CL13763, CL13798, CL13799, CL13800, CL13822, CL13825, CL13826, CL13835, CL13836, CL13837, CL13858, CL13859, CL13860, CL13912, CL13913, CL13914, CL13927, CL13928, CL13929, CL13942, CL13944, CL13945, CL13974, CL13975, CL13981, CL13990, CL13991, CL13992, CL14027, CL14028, CL14029, CL14040, CL14041, CL14042, CL14053, CL14054, CL14055, CL14079, CL14080, CL14081, CL14122, CL14123, CL14124, CL14139, CL14140, CL14141, CL14169, CL14172, CL14173, CL14174, CL14188, CL14189, CL14190, CL14227, CL14228, CL14229, CL14250, CL14251, CL14252, CL14288, CL14289, CL14290, CL14347, CL14348, CL14377, CL14378, CL14398, CL14399, CL14400, CL14440, CL14441, CL14442, CL14489, CL14490, CL14492, CL14493, CL14496, CL14502, CL14505, CL14506, CL14520, CL14583, CL14584, CL14585, CL14634, CL14636, CL14637, CL14671, CL14672, CL14673, CL14674, CL14698, CL14699, CL14700, CL14712, CL14713, CL14714, CL14715, CL14751, CL14752, CL14753, CL14771, CL14772, CL14773, CL14774, CL14815, CL14816, CL14817, CL14818, CL14856, CL14857, CL14858, CL14859, CL14872, CL14873, CL14874, CL14930, CL14931, CL14932, CL14936, CL14937, CL14938, CL14970, CL14971, CL14972, CL15006, CL15007, CL15010, CL15011, CL15068, CL15069, CL15070, CL15080, CL15089, CL15110, CL15130, CL15131, CL15132, CL15194, CL15195, CL15196, CL15241, CL15242, CL15243, CL15273, CL15274, CL15275, CL15276, CL15319, CL15320, CL15321, CL15322, CL15359, CL15360, CL15361, CL15362, CL15398, CL15399, CL15400, CL15401, CL15428, CL15429, CL15430, CL15431, CL15451, CL15475, CL15476, CL15477, CL15491, CL15492, CL15493, CL15494, CL15525, CL15540, CL15541, CL15548, CL15549, CL15570, CL15583, CL15584, CL15599, CL15603, CL15617, CL15641, CL15642, CL15718, CL15756, CL15769, CL15770, CL15777	508,151 units
Z-2757-2026	FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number M004PFCE21M402, IFU Reference Number 51659727-01; UDI-DI: 00191506042516; Lots: CL12917, CL13004, CL13017, CL13046, CL13060, CL13080, CL13103, CL13122, CL13123, CL13142, CL13160, CL13196, CL13212, CL13219, CL13231, CL13260, CL13291, CL13340, CL13375, CL13401, CL13422, CL13468, CL13519, CL13573, CL13578, CL13614, CL13646, CL13670, CL13671, CL13708, CL13719, CL13722, CL13732, CL13760, CL13801, CL13802, CL13820, CL13833, CL13856, CL13910, CL13911, CL13925, CL13940, CL13971, CL13972, CL13988, CL14025, CL14039, CL14050, CL14051, CL14076, CL14077, CL14119, CL14120, CL14135, CL14137, CL14171, CL14187, CL14226, CL14249, CL14286, CL14287, CL14345, CL14346, CL14375, CL14376, CL14396, CL14397, CL14439, CL14488, CL14500, CL14501, CL14518, CL14519, CL14581, CL14582, CL14633, CL14635, CL14670, CL14697, CL14711, CL14749, CL14750, CL14769, CL14770, CL14813, CL14814, CL14854, CL14855, CL14870, CL14871, CL14928, CL14929, CL14933, CL14934, CL14935, CL14968, CL14969, CL15005, CL15009, CL15067, CL15107, CL15108, CL15109, CL15128, CL15129, CL15191, CL15192, CL15193, CL15239, CL15240, CL15272, CL15318, CL15358, CL15397, CL15427, CL15474, CL15490, CL15539, CL15568, CL15569, CL15597, CL15598, CL15637, CL15638, CL15640, CL15754, CL15755, CL15775, CL15776, CL15808	193,000 units

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Device Details
Verify the Material Number (21C602), IFU Reference Number (51636751-01), and lot numbers (CL12910, CL12978, CL15153) to confirm if your device is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “Global Distribution. US Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 48 days after the firm started it.

Jun 11, 2026Firm started the recall
Jul 17, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Jul 29, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/127795-boston-scientific-faradrive-steerable-sheath-clear-ide-recall-risk-of">Boston Scientific FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE Recall: Risk of Air Embolism (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2754-2026 (June 11, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2754-2026 to see it in context.
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