Boston Scientific recalls Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters with polyurethane layer delamination that may cause guidewire advancement issues during cardiac procedures.
An increase in complaints related to an inability to advance the guidewire through the lumen of the device for certain batches. There is evidence of the polyurethane layer delaminating and in some instances material detachment in the catheters inner lining.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to reports of polyurethane layer delamination. This could prevent guidewires from advancing properly during cardiac catheter procedures, potentially causing procedure complications.
The polyurethane layer in some batches may delaminate, causing material detachment in the catheter's inner lining. This can prevent guidewires from advancing through the catheter, which is critical during cardiac catheter procedures.
Cardiovascular specialists and hospitals using the recalled catheters. Patients undergoing cardiac procedures with these specific models are at risk of procedure complications.
Check for the model number 5F EXPO AL1 (5PK) with batch numbers listed in the recall notice: 60438199, 60453733, 60472577, 60486300, 60500754, and other specific batch numbers provided in the recall.
Identify if your catheter has the model number 5F EXPO AL1 (5PK) with the listed batch numbers.
Reach out to Boston Scientific for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
Boston Scientific is recalling these catheters due to reports of polyurethane layer delamination that may cause guidewires to not advance properly during cardiac procedures.
The affected batch numbers are: 60438199, 60453733, 60472577, 60486300, 60500754, and other specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
No immediate stop is required, but you should check if your catheter is affected and contact Boston Scientific for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1683-2024 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1683-2024 from Boston Scientific. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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