Boston Scientific recalls EndoVive 2:20Fr PEG kits with blocked tube risk during stomach feeding. May cause prolonged procedures, bleeding, or aspiration. Check product details and contact for remedy.
Inability to advance the guidewire through the feeding tube during placement due to blocked lumen of the barb connector. May lead prolongation in the procedure to exchange the device for another leading to leading to a cascade of events which may include additional intervention to close the puncture site, bleeding, leakage of gastric contents, and aspiration
Boston Scientific is recalling EndoVive 20Fr Push Standard PEG kits with ENFit connectors because the tube can get blocked during stomach feeding. This may lead to longer procedures, bleeding, or aspiration of stomach contents.
The barb connector in the tube can block during placement, causing delays. This may lead to extra procedures, bleeding, or stomach contents being inhaled.
Adults and children who use this feeding tube kit for stomach nutrition are affected. Those with medical conditions requiring frequent tube changes face higher risk.
Check for the EndoVive 20Fr Push Standard PEG Kit with ENFit (Box 2). Lot numbers 32162452, 32370861, or 32714500 are affected.
Identify the lot number on the packaging to confirm if your kit is recalled.
Reach out to Boston Scientific for guidance on next steps.
The recall applies to kits sold with lot numbers 32162452, 32370861, or 32714500.
The tube may block during placement, leading to longer procedures, bleeding, or aspiration of stomach contents.
The recall does not specify a fix, so contact Boston Scientific for advice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1514-2024 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1514-2024 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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