The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1034-2025·Announced 2025-02-05

Boston Scientific HOT AXIOS Stent Delivery Systems Recalled for Component Detachment

Boston Scientific is recalling HOT AXIOS Stent systems because the outer sheath's tip can detach and prevent proper stent expansion, requiring device replacement during procedures.

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: This is a Class II medical device recall with a reported device malfunction preventing proper stent expansion, creating risk of harm to patients. No illnesses, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling HOT AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery Systems (10mmx10mm, UPN M00553540) due to a reported defect in the outer sheath. The distal black tip can detach and remain around the stent saddle, preventing proper stent expansion. When this occurs, the device must be exchanged for a new one, extending the medical procedure.

The recall affects 519 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico and internationally. Multiple lot numbers are involved as documented by the FDA.

Healthcare providers and patients who have this device should contact Boston Scientific for further instructions. Individuals who received this device during a procedure should consult their healthcare provider if concerned about the defect.

The recalled product

Product
HOT AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery- Enhanced Delivery System 10mmx10mm UPN: M00553540
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • component-detachment
  • stent-expansion-failure

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)

  • GTIN: 08714729904564 Lot Numbers: 33169261
  • 33169263
  • 33209127
  • 33243075
  • 33243077
  • 33243856
  • 33255964
  • 33488328
  • 33787031
  • 33787032
  • 33853395
  • 33882221
  • 33882222
  • 33899656
  • 33909280
  • 33979053
  • 33979055
  • 34027245
  • 34027246
  • 34035523

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.