The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1648-2024·Announced 2024-05-22

Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters recalled for delamination risk

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters in select batches due to polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment that could prevent guidewire advancement during use.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I medical device recall for cardiac catheters with evidence of polyurethane delamination and material detachment that impairs guidewire advancement. Class I recalls are classified as minimum Severe (4) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, Model 5F EXPO LCB (5PK), Reference H749085261952. These are cardiac catheters used in angiographic procedures. The recall affects 5510 catheters distributed worldwide, including the US, US Territories, EMEA, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.

The company has identified an increase in complaints regarding an inability to advance the guidewire through the catheter lumen in certain batches. Investigation revealed evidence of polyurethane layer delamination and, in some cases, material detachment within the catheter's inner lining. This defect could compromise the device's functionality during clinical use.

The affected batch numbers are: 60443926, 60463398, 60472605, 60473187, 60498234, 60524982, 60513387, 60533587, and 60535875. Healthcare facilities and clinicians who have these catheters in inventory should stop using them and contact Boston Scientific Corporation or the FDA for further guidance on returns and replacement options.

The recalled product

Product
Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO LCB (5PK), REF H749085261952; cardiac catheter
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • polyurethane-delamination
  • material-detachment
  • guidewire-advancement-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 (10)

  • UDI/DI 08714729187790
  • Batch Numbers: 60443926
  • 60463398
  • 60472605
  • 60473187
  • 60498234
  • 60524982
  • 60513387
  • 60533587
  • 60535875

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.