The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0018-2024·Announced 2023-10-11

Guider Softip Guide Catheter Recalled for Incorrect Tip Curve Shape

Boston Scientific is recalling 1004 units of Guider Softip Guide Catheters because certain lots were distributed with an incorrect tip curve shape that differs from the labeled specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a cardiac guide catheter with an incorrect tip curve shape. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the shape discrepancy poses a risk of harm in vascular procedures if the incorrect geometry affects catheter placement or causes vessel trauma.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling certain lots of Guider Softip Guide Catheters (Catalog number M003101430), a cardiac guide catheter used in interventional procedures. The recall affects 1004 units.

The catheters from the affected lots were distributed with an incorrect tip curve shape that differs from the labeled specifications. This discrepancy between the actual product geometry and documented design specifications was identified.

Affected lot/batch numbers are: 27241919, 27516638, 27780467, 27780470, 28065090, 26138318, 26891812, 28676781, 28595471, 28676782, 28886804, and 28910751. The recalled products were distributed in the United States, including Indiana.

The recalled product

Product
Guider Softip Guide Catheter 7F PRE-SHAPED 40 100CM, Catalog number M003101430, cardiac guide catheter
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • shape-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (13)

  • GTIN 08714729244301
  • Lot/Batch Numbers: 27241919
  • 27516638
  • 27780467
  • 27780470
  • 28065090
  • 26138318
  • 26891812
  • 28676781
  • 28595471
  • 28676782
  • 28886804
  • 28910751

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.