Boston Scientific Recalls RotaWire Elite Guidewires Due to Fracture Complaints
Boston Scientific is recalling RotaWire Elite Guidewires and wireClip Torquer devices due to complaints of wire fracture. The devices are used with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The hazard involves wire fracture in a medical device used during vascular interventions, which poses a significant risk of harm.
Plain-English summary
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling its RotaWire Elite Guidewire and wireClip Torquer Guidewire Manipulation device. These products are used in conjunction with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System, which is designed for plaque modification and debulking in vascular interventions. The recall is being conducted due to complaints of wire fracture.
The affected products include the RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, identified by reference numbers H802233301 (5-pack outer package) and H802233300 (single unit). The specific lot numbers involved are 18141187, 18194620, 18220238, 18261834, 18285502, 18303265, and 18390089. A total of 955 single units (191 5-packs) are subject to this recall.
The devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI) and in Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and South Africa. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Boston Scientific for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Extra Support. REF H802233301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802233300 (single unit). The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotat
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Cardiovascular
- Hazard
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 (7)
- Lots: 18141187
- 18194620
- 18220238
- 18261834
- 18285502
- 18303265
- 18390089
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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