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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0753-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Boston Scientific DREAMTOME device recalled due to sterile barrier breach

Boston Scientific is recalling 12,067 DREAMTOME devices worldwide due to compromised sterility from a sterile barrier breach. The affected units may not be properly protected from contamination.

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: This is an FDA Class II device recall involving compromised sterility from a sterile barrier breach. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the hazard presents a risk of harm through potential infection, applying the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 12,067 units of the DREAMTOME 44-30MM/260CM medical device (Material Number: M00584050) due to a sterile barrier breach that compromises the device's sterility.

The sterile barrier on these devices has been breached, which means they may not provide the intended sterile protection. This could affect device safety and effectiveness.

The recall affects devices distributed worldwide, including the United States and approximately 40 other countries. The affected lot numbers are: 27453804, 27457431, 27549729, 27556712, 27575367, 27579180, 27605386, 27605881, 27660096, 27667092, 27672343, 27708191, 27709633, 27787771, 27789167, 27899695, 27924755, 27971482, 27976277, 27979230, 28047306, 28054381.

Healthcare providers and patients who have received devices from the affected lot numbers should contact Boston Scientific immediately. Do not use affected devices and consult with a healthcare provider about replacement options.

The recalled product

Product
DREAMTOME 44-30MM/260CM Material Number: M00584050
Affected units
12,067

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 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 31 products in this recall →