The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0226-2023·Announced 2022-11-16

Medical Device Procedure Kits Recalled for Foreign Body Reaction Risk

Boston Scientific recalls ORISE ProKnife Procedure Kits due to higher incidence of foreign body reactions to remnant gel post-procedure, which have required surgical intervention in affected patients.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves foreign body reactions requiring surgical intervention, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe severity. Surgical intervention represents a serious adverse outcome requiring hospitalization.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling ORISE ProKnife Procedure Kits used in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. These kits are indicated for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early-stage cancers, and other gastrointestinal mucosal lesions prior to removal. Three models are affected: the 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm electrode kits.

The company identified a higher incidence of foreign body reactions to remnant ORISE Gel remaining after the procedure. These foreign body reactions manifested as mass formations requiring surgical intervention.

Approximately 402,968 kits have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and numerous foreign countries. All batches of the affected models are included in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ORISE ProKnife Procedure Kits: indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early stage cancers or other gastrointestinal mucosal lesions, prior to excision with a snare or other suitable endoscopic device.
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • foreign-body-reaction
  • gel-remnant

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.