The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0755-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Boston Scientific DREAMTOME medical devices recalled for sterile barrier breach

Boston Scientific is recalling 982 units of DREAMTOME medical devices due to sterile barrier breach that compromises device sterility. Affected units were distributed worldwide.

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: FDA Class II recall with a sterile barrier breach that compromises device sterility. This represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. No illnesses or injuries are mentioned in the source, limiting the severity per rubric criteria.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 982 units of the DREAMTOME 49-20MM/260CM medical device (Material Number: M00584000) because the sterile barrier has been breached, compromising the sterility of the device.

A sterile barrier breach on a medical device compromises device integrity and creates the potential for contamination. The recalled devices have this defect.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and more than 40 other countries including Canada, Australia, Japan, and numerous European nations. The affected lot numbers are: 27566791, 27604633, 27690970, 27802364, 27951185, and 28028721.

Healthcare providers and medical facilities who have received these devices should verify their inventory against the affected lot numbers and cease use of any devices matching the recalled lots. Contact Boston Scientific Corporation for further information and instructions on device handling.

The recalled product

Product
DREAMTOME 49-20MM/260CM Material Number: M00584000
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-breach

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.