The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1652-2024·Announced 2024-05-22

Cardiac Catheters Recalled Due to Delamination and Device Malfunction

Boston Scientific is recalling 8,725 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters worldwide due to polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment that prevents guidewire advancement.

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: This is classified as FDA Class I by the FDA, which establishes a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The defect involves material delamination and detachment in the device's inner lining that prevents guidewire advancement—a critical functional failure of a cardiac catheter.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 8,725 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters (Model 5F EXPO FL3) worldwide due to a manufacturing defect affecting device functionality.

The catheters are subject to polyurethane layer delamination, and in some instances, material detachment in the inner lining. This defect prevents the guidewire from advancing through the device's lumen, which is essential for proper catheter positioning during angiographic procedures.

The recalled catheters are identified by UDI/DI 08714729376675. Affected batch numbers are: 60433909, 60459200, 60467047, 60486322, 60504866, 60533642, 60447140, 60463976, 60474043, 60504859, and 60517330. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States, US Territories, EMEA, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.

The recalled product

Product
Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO FL3 (5PK)REF H7490852620A2; cardiac catheter
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • device-malfunction
  • delamination
  • material-detachment

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 (12)

  • UDI/DI 08714729376675
  • Batch Numbers: 60433909
  • 60459200
  • 60467047
  • 60486322
  • 60504866
  • 60533642
  • 60447140
  • 60463976
  • 60474043
  • 60504859
  • 60517330

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.