The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3283-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Wallflex and Agile Esophageal Stent Systems Recalled for Potential Catheter Tip Detachment

Boston Scientific is recalling WallFlex and Agile Esophageal Stent Systems due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment. The recall affects 39 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: Class II medical device recall for potential delivery catheter tip detachment with no reported injuries or illnesses. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific has recalled the WallFlex Esophageal Stent System and Agile Esophageal Over-the-Wire (OTW) Stent System. These devices are intended to maintain open esophageal passages in patients with strictures caused by malignant tumors or concurrent esophageal fistulas.

The recall was initiated due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment during device placement.

The recall affects 39 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and regions such as Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. The affected lot numbers are: 32965060, 33077153, 33120914, and 33266650.

The recalled product

Product
WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 18/23MM X 153MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophag
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • catheter-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 (4)

  • GTIN: 08714729765264 Lot Numbers: 32965060
  • 33077153
  • 33120914
  • 33266650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.