Medical device sterile barrier breach in Boston Scientific HYDRATOME RX
Boston Scientific is recalling HYDRATOME RX 49-30MM/260CM devices worldwide because sterile barriers are compromised. The manufacturing defect affects device sterility.
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 involving a manufacturing defect that compromises sterile barriers. No hospitalizations or illnesses are reported in the source. Classified as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, per the rubric's criteria for High severity.
Plain-English summary
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling the HYDRATOME RX 49-30MM/260CM medical device (Material Number: M00583010) worldwide. The recall affects specific lot numbers: 27641142 and 28045346 (GTIN: 8714729755166).
The device is being recalled because its sterile barrier has been compromised during manufacturing. A sterile barrier breach may result in contamination of the medical device.
This device has been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and many other countries.
Patients and healthcare providers who have this device should contact Boston Scientific for instructions regarding device return or replacement. Healthcare facilities should verify lot numbers and consult with Boston Scientific regarding appropriate next steps.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYDRATOME RX 49-30MM/260CM Material Number: M00583010
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device
- Hazard
- sterile-barrier-breach
- contamination-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: 27641142 28045346 GTIN: 8714729755166
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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