The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0548-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Boston Scientific Recalls Pancreatic Stents Due to Incorrect Shelf Life Labeling

Boston Scientific is recalling 109 units of Advanix Pancreatic Stents because they were labeled with a 36-month shelf life instead of the approved 18-month shelf life.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding shelf life, which is a moderate risk compared to structural defects or contamination.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 109 units of the Advanix Pancreatic Stent, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 3cm (UPN: M00536610). The recall involves specific lot numbers: 21312746, 21776485, 22737577, 23257631, and 24271827. The affected products were manufactured between September 29, 2017, and September 12, 2019.

The reason for the recall is that the products were labeled with a 36-month shelf life rather than the approved 18-month shelf life. This labeling error could lead to the use of the device beyond its approved expiration date.

The products were distributed nationwide and to foreign countries including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Boston Scientific for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Boston Scientific Advanix Pancreatic Stent, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 3cm UPN: M00536610
Affected units
109

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 (1)

  • Lot Numbers: 21312746 21776485 22737577 23257631 24271827

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 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.

See all 13 products in this recall →