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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0998-2023·Announced 2023-01-25

FDA Recalls Thoracic Stent-Graft Systems Over Manufacturing Size Defect

Bolton Medical has recalled 640 units of RELAY PRO thoracic stent-graft systems worldwide because the products may be shorter than their packaging indicates.

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 medical device recall involving a manufacturing defect (product shorter than packaging indicates) in a critical surgical implant. No reported illnesses or injuries exist, but the defect represents a risk of harm in thoracic surgical applications.

Plain-English summary

Bolton Medical Inc. is recalling 640 units of the RELAY PRO thoracic stent-graft system. According to the FDA, the products may be shorter than stated on the packaging.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide to medical facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Chile, Japan, and China. Multiple lot numbers and product configurations are included in this recall.

No illnesses or injuries related to this defect have been reported. Healthcare providers with affected units should contact Bolton Medical Inc. for instructions regarding replacement or further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
RELAY PRO, THORACIC STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM, REF 28-N4-XX-XXX-XXX
Manufacturer
Bolton Medical Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Thoracic Stent-Graft
Hazard
Affected units
640

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 (20)

  • UDIUDI/DI 00843576100954
  • REF 28-N4-22-159-22S
  • Lot Numbers: B210719245
  • B210619174
  • UDI/DI 00843576100831
  • REF 28-N4-24-099-24S
  • Lot Numbers: B220323028
  • B211222140
  • UDI/DI 00843576150423
  • REF 28-N4-24-099-24U
  • Lot Numbers: 2204210157
  • 2204210158
  • 2208230256
  • 2208250035
  • UDI/DI 00843576100961
  • REF 28-N4-24-159-24S
  • Lot Numbers: B220104035
  • B220824113
  • B210612293
  • B220201173

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bolton Medical Inc. 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.

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