The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2327-2021·Announced 2021-08-25

TheraSphere Administration Set recalled for potential leaks at catheter connection

Boston Scientific is recalling TheraSphere Administration Sets due to potential for leaks and loosening at the patient catheter connection. The recall affects 4980 sets distributed worldwide.

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 for a risk-of-harm product where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is theoretical (potential for leaks and loosening), so per the rubric, the maximum severity score is 3.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling the TheraSphere Administration Set (model REF OTT-SPE-FP-226, GTIN 05060116920253) due to a potential for leaks and loosening at the patient catheter connection. This defect could affect the integrity and functionality of the administration set during clinical use.

The recall involves 4980 sets distributed worldwide to the United States and 19 other countries, including Belgium, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, and Argentina. Affected lot numbers are 001E, 002E, 004E, 005E, 006E, 007E, 114E, 690E, and 692E.

Healthcare providers and facilities using these administration sets should verify the lot numbers of their inventory against the affected lot list. Organizations in possession of affected units should contact Boston Scientific Corporation for instructions regarding product return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TheraSphere Administration Set, REF OTT-SPE-FP-226 (990226.SPE)
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • catheter-leak
  • connection-loosening

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)

  • GTIN 05060116920253
  • Lot Numbers: 001E
  • 002E
  • 004E
  • 005E
  • 006E
  • 007E
  • 114E
  • 690E
  • 692E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.