The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1674-2024·Announced 2024-05-22

Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters recalled for material delamination and device malfunction

Boston Scientific is recalling 1,322 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters worldwide due to polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment that prevents guidewire advancement. The defect could compromise cardiac catheterization procedures.

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 recall classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. This cardiac catheter malfunction due to material delamination presents significant risk of procedure failure and potential patient harm, consistent with Class I designation.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 1,322 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters (Model 5F EXPO WRP, Reference H74908526511) worldwide, including distribution to the United States, U.S. Territories, EMEA countries, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.

The catheters are affected by polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment in the inner lining. These defects result in complaints of inability to advance the guidewire through the catheter lumen, which could compromise the cardiac catheterization procedure.

The affected batch numbers are 60442598, 60442599, 60448185, 60459199, 60488391, 60490138, 60451431, 60467097, 60490137, and 60490168.

Healthcare providers and facilities are advised to identify and immediately stop using affected catheters and contact Boston Scientific Corporation regarding replacement or return of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO WRP (SGL), REF H74908526511; cardiac catheter
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • device-malfunction
  • material-delamination
  • structural-defect

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 (11)

  • UDI/DI 08714729249498
  • Batch Numbers: 60442598
  • 60442599
  • 60448185
  • 60459199
  • 60488391
  • 60490138
  • 60451431
  • 60467097
  • 60490137
  • 60490168

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.