Boston Scientific HYDRATOME RX Device Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Breach
Boston Scientific is recalling 7,695 units of HYDRATOME RX devices worldwide due to compromised sterility from a sterile barrier breach. Affected devices may pose a risk of infection.
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 no reported illnesses or injuries. The sterile barrier breach represents a risk-of-harm situation in a medical device that must remain sterile, which per the rubric qualifies as 3 (High) when injury has not been reported.
Plain-English summary
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 7,695 units of the HYDRATOME RX 44-20MM/260CM medical device. These devices have been distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous countries internationally.
The recall is due to a sterile barrier breach that compromises the sterility of the devices. Devices with a compromised sterile barrier may pose a risk of contamination or infection.
Healthcare facilities and providers who have received affected units should identify inventory using the following lot numbers: 27439836, 27440919, 27493069, 27496980, 27499896, 27750785, 27753215, 27825981, 27879216, 27880741, 27931764, 27934862, 28032489, and 28043447. Contact Boston Scientific Corporation immediately for instructions regarding device return and replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYDRATOME RX 44-20MM/260CM Material Number: M00583040
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device
- Hazard
- sterility-compromise
- infection-risk
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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