Boston Scientific Auriga XL 4007 Laser System Recall: Incorrect Trigger Wire Assembly
Boston Scientific recalls Auriga XL 4007 Laser System with serial numbers 20509715, 20465096, etc. due to incorrect trigger wire assembly causing error codes or console failure during surgery.
Lower-risk recall
Certain Auriga consoles have incorrectly assembled trigger wire components. The trigger wire functions in the start-up of the console. An incorrectly assembled trigger wire may result in error codes or failure to start the console.
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What happened, in plain English
Boston Scientific is recalling certain Auriga XL 4007 Laser Systems that have incorrectly assembled trigger wire components. This could cause the console to show error codes or fail to start during surgical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72953-boston-scientific-auriga-xl-4007-laser-system-recall-incorrect-trigger.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72953-boston-scientific-auriga-xl-4007-laser-system-recall-incorrect-trigger · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0898-2018
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“Boston Scientific Auriga XL 4007 Laser System Recall: Incorrect Trigger Wire Assembly.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72953-boston-scientific-auriga-xl-4007-laser-system-recall-incorrect-trigger. Based on FDA recall #Z-0898-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0898-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The trigger wire, which starts the console, may be assembled incorrectly. This can cause the console to display error codes or not start properly during surgery, potentially disrupting procedures.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams using the Auriga XL 4007 Laser System with the listed serial numbers are affected. The risk is low as the issue only affects console operation, not patient safety directly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the serial numbers listed: 20509715, 20465096, 20503137, 20520960, 20541967, 20546219, 20546440, 20575512, and 20575518. The product is a surgical laser system used in medical procedures.
- Brand
Boston Scientific- 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
Terminated- Distribution
International Distribution Only -- Australia, Vietnam, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Romania.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0897-2018 | Auriga 30 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068S30G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.; Serial Number: 20413941, 20143944 | 2 |
| Z-0898-2018 | Auriga XL 4007 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068FS4007G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.; Serial Number: 20509715, 20465096, 20503137, 20520960, 20541967, 20546219, 20546440, 20575512, and 20575518. | 9 |
What to do — step by step
Check Serial Numbers
Verify if your Auriga XL 4007 Laser System has one of the listed serial numbers: 20509715, 20465096, 20503137, 20520960, 20541967, 20546219, 20546440, 20575512, or 20575518.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0898-2018 (September 22, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0898-2018 to see it in context.
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