The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0554-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Boston Scientific Pancreatic Stent Recall Due to Incorrect Shelf Life Labeling

Boston Scientific is recalling 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, and the source text identifies a labeling error regarding shelf life without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 651 units of the Advanix Pancreatic Stent, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 9cm (UPN: M00536670). The recall involves units manufactured between September 29, 2017, and September 12, 2019.

The reason for the recall is that these specific units were labeled with a 36-month shelf life rather than the approved 18-month shelf life. The product was distributed nationwide and to various 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 check their inventory for the affected lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Boston Scientific Corporation according to their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Boston Scientific Advanix Pancreatic Stent, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 9cm UPN: M00536670
Affected units
651

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 →