The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3287-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Esophageal Stent Systems Recalled for Potential Delivery Catheter Detachment

Boston Scientific is recalling esophageal stent systems due to potential delivery catheter tip detachment during placement. Patients and providers with affected devices should contact the manufacturer for guidance.

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: FDA Class II medical device recall for potential mechanical failure (delivery catheter tip detachment) during a critical clinical procedure. Classified as a risk-of-harm product where loss of device functionality could lead to serious patient injury.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling AGILE ESO OTW PC and WALLFLEXTM Esophageal Stent Systems due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment during stent placement. These medical devices are used to maintain esophageal patency in patients with strictures caused by malignant tumors and esophageal fistulas.

The affected lot number is 33178843 (6 units total). The stent systems have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and regions in APAC, Canada, EMEA, and LATAM.

Patients who have received these stent systems and healthcare providers with affected inventory should contact Boston Scientific for guidance regarding management of the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
AGILE ESO OTW PC 23MM X 6.2CM IN 18.5 FR- Agile Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) OTW Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of con
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hazard
  • catheter-tip-detachment
  • 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 (1)

  • GTIN: 00191506006587 Lot Numbers: 33178843

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.