The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0558-2020·Announced 2019-12-04

Boston Scientific Recalls Pancreatic Stents Due to Incorrect Shelf Life Labeling

Boston Scientific is recalling 66 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, and the hazard involves a labeling error regarding shelf life without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 66 units of Advanix Pancreatic Stents, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 13cm (UPN: M00536710). The affected products were manufactured between September 29, 2017, and September 12, 2019.

The recall was initiated because the products were labeled with a 36-month shelf life rather than the approved 18-month shelf life. The affected lot numbers are 21750674, 22036150, 22647191, and 23902873.

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 patients should contact Boston Scientific for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Boston Scientific Advanix Pancreatic Stent, Straight Leading Barb, 10F x 13cm UPN: M00536710
Affected units
66

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: 21750674 22036150 22647191 23902873

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 →