The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0763-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Sterile barrier breach recalled in Boston Scientific HYDRATOME RX catheters

Boston Scientific is recalling HYDRATOME RX catheters due to sterile barrier compromise. The 112 affected units worldwide may pose infection risk if used.

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 sterile barrier compromise in a medical device. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the breach creates a theoretical risk of infection if the device is used, meeting the rubric criterion for high-risk products without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling HYDRATOME RX 49-20MM/260CM medical devices (Material Number M00583000) due to a sterile barrier breach that compromises device sterility.

A total of 112 units were distributed worldwide, including to the United States and 34+ countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The affected lot numbers are 27852433 and 28028722 (GTIN: 8714729755159).

The compromised sterility creates a risk of infection if the affected devices are used. This Class II recall addresses the potential hazard posed by non-sterile medical devices in procedural applications.

The recalled product

Product
HYDRATOME RX 49-20MM/260CM Material Number: M00583000
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • sterility-breach
  • infection-risk

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: 27852433 28028722 GTIN: 8714729755159

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.