The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3269-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Boston Scientific Recalls WallFlex Esophageal Stent Systems Due to Catheter Tip Detachment

Boston Scientific is recalling WallFlex and Agile esophageal stent systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall covers 176 units 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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling the WallFlex Esophageal Stent System and Agile Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System. The recall is due to the potential for the delivery catheter tip to detach. The affected product is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.

The recall involves 176 units of the WallFlex FC ESO STENT RMV 23X125MM. The products were distributed worldwide, including the United States, APAC, Canada, EMEA, and LATAM regions. Specific lot numbers affected include 32809368, 32846904, 32856377, 32867089, 32898068, 32908416, 32914771, 32919348, 32938992, and 33058575.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Boston Scientific Corporation for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 23X125MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esoph
Affected units
176

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: 08714729854517 Lot Numbers: 32809368
  • 32846904
  • 32856377
  • 32867089
  • 32898068
  • 32908416
  • 32914771
  • 32919348
  • 32938992
  • 33058575

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 31 products in this recall →