Boston Scientific cardiac catheters recalled for polyurethane delamination
Boston Scientific is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to polyurethane layer delamination and material detachment that can prevent guidewire advancement. Approximately 37,252 catheters in specific batches are affected worldwide.
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 an FDA Class I recall, which carries a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text, the polyurethane delamination and material detachment in cardiac catheters can prevent proper guidewire advancement and potentially compromise critical diagnostic procedures.
Plain-English summary
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters (Model 5F EXPO AL1, 5-pack) used for cardiac angiographic procedures.
An increase in complaints has been received regarding inability to advance the guidewire through the catheter lumen. Investigation identified polyurethane layer delamination (layer separation) within the catheter inner lining, and in some instances, material detachment from the internal surface.
The recall affects approximately 37,252 catheters distributed in 35 specific batches worldwide, including the United States, U.S. Territories, EMEA countries, Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions.
Patients and healthcare providers should not use the identified batch numbers and should contact Boston Scientific for information on replacement options or product return procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters, MODEL - 5F EXPO AL1 (5PK), REF H74908526962; cardiac catheter
- Manufacturer
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Hazard
- delamination
- device-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)
- UDI/DI 08714729187936
- Batch Numbers: 60438199
- 60453733
- 60472577
- 60486300
- 60500754
- 60513563
- 60438660
- 60459203
- 60473158
- 60491662
- 60507655
- 60529457
- 60440956
- 60465786
- 60477280
- 60495526
- 60507656
- 60533641
- 60445923
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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