Boston Scientific WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit Recall: Insertion Tool Occlusion Risk
Boston Scientific recalls WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit (UPN H74939343A022/020) due to insertion tool occlusion preventing guidewire passage. Affected units include specific batch numbers and GTINs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The firm received complaints of the Insertion Tool component being occluded, resulting in the inability to pass a guidewire through the tool.
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What happened, in plain English
Boston Scientific is recalling its WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit because the insertion tool may become occluded, preventing guidewire passage during medical procedures. This could lead to complications in procedures requiring vascular access. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/58606-boston-scientific-watchdog-hemostasis-valve-kit-recall-insertion-tool-occlusion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/58606-boston-scientific-watchdog-hemostasis-valve-kit-recall-insertion-tool-occlusion · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1592-2023
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“Boston Scientific WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit Recall: Insertion Tool Occlusion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/58606-boston-scientific-watchdog-hemostasis-valve-kit-recall-insertion-tool-occlusion. Based on FDA recall #Z-1592-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1592-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The insertion tool in the kit can become blocked (occluded), making it impossible to pass a guidewire through the tool. This blockage could prevent proper vascular access during medical procedures, potentially causing complications.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit for vascular procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this kit may face complications if the insertion tool fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the outer package UPN H74939343A022 and inner package UPN H74939343A020. Affected units include batch numbers 30272850, 30542947, 30661041, 30845826, and 30935565.
- Brand
Boston Scientific- Product
WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit, UPN H74939343A022 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)- Category
Medical device
All 2 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
Worldwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1592-2023 | WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit, UPN H74939343A022 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package); GTIN 08714729996019 (outer package), GTIN 08714729965794 (inner package), Batch numbers: 30272850,30542947,30661041,30845826, 30935565 | 1300 units |
| Z-1593-2023 | WATCHDOG ACCESSORY KIT (20-PACK), UPN H74939343A021 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package); GTIN 08714729965770 (outer package), GTIN 08714729965794 (inner package), Batch numbers: 30319836,30359588,30368418,30392647,30409465,30421836, 30442123,30522919,30564343,30577971,30593836,30600837, 30600839,30601021,30616553,30620297,30625219,30638465, 30638467,30638469,30638471,30665570,30666996,30681966, 30681968,30681970,30712588,30725194,30780665,30801487, 30801489,30801491,30811488,30845828,30845830,30845832, 30885087,30890263,30890265,30914070,30922072,30929565, 30935495,30935497,30935499,30981820 | 10833 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Package Details
Verify the outer package UPN H74939343A022 and inner package UPN H74939343A020 with the listed batch numbers.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 49 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1592-2023 (April 5, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1592-2023 to see it in context.
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