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- 2025-10-22FDA-DeviceClass IACCOLADE DR SL MRI (Model L311)
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
- 2025-10-22FDA-DeviceClass IACCOLADE SR SL MRI (Model L310)
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
- 2025-10-22FDA-DeviceClass IACCOLADE DR SL (Model L301)
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
- 2025-10-22FDA-DeviceClass IACCOLADE SR SL (Model L300)
Software to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
- 2025-10-01FDA-DeviceClass IIExtractor Pro RX Retrieval Balloon Catheter; UPN (REF): (1) M00547030 (9-12mm Below), (2) M00547000 (9-12mm Above);
The product in incorrectly labeled. The label indicates that the skive hole should be above the balloon, while it is actually positioned below, and vice versa.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIPreventive Maintenance (PM) Kit ICEFX, Material Number (UPN) SPRPM8000
Certain desiccant tube subassemblies were built with end caps that were not correctly tightened.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIICEfx Cryoablation System, portable helium-free desktop cryoablation unit, Material Numbers (UPN) FPRCH8000, FPRCH8000-02, H749396118000
Certain desiccant tube subassemblies were built with end caps that were not correctly tightened.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIBoston Scientific UroMax Ultra Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. M0062251200, 2. M0062251210, 3. M0062251220, 4. M0062251230, 5. M0062251240, 6. M0062251260, 7. M0062251290, 8. M0062251300, 9. M0062251310. 10. M0062251350, 11. M0062251360, 12. M0062251370. (Urology)
The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material particles could migrate from affected Encore 26 Inflation Devices into a balloon dilatation catheter.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIBoston Scientific NephroMax Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. M0062101180; 2. M0062101600. (Urology)
The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material particles could migrate from affected Encore 26 Inflation Devices into a balloon dilatation catheter.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIBoston Scientific Encore Advantage Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. H74904527011; 2. H74904527052. (Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions)
The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material particles could migrate from affected Encore 26 Inflation Devices into a balloon dilatation catheter.
- 2025-09-17FDA-DeviceClass IIBoston Scientific Encore 26 Inflation Device, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. H74904526011; 2. H74904526052; 3. M0067101140; 4. M001151050; 5. M001151062; 6. M00566670. (Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Interventions)
The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material particles could migrate from affected Encore 26 Inflation Devices into a balloon dilatation catheter.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSteer Access System, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU90050;intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN FXD Curve Access System Dbl, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU80020; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN FXD Curve Access System Sgl, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU80010; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System ANT, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU70040; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System DBL, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU70020; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System SGL, US, Material Number (UPN) M635TU70010; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN FXD Curve Access Sys Dbl, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS80020; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN FXD Curve Access Sys Sgl, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS80010; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for the family of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System ANT, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS70040; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System DBL, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS70020; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-09-10FDA-DeviceClass IWATCHMAN TruSeal Access System SGL, OUS, Material Number (UPN) M635TS70010; intended to provide vascular and transseptal access for all WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices with Delivery Systems.
Boston Scientific has identified a higher likelihood of air embolism events when procedures are performed without positive pressure-controlled ventilation. According to published literature and clinical data, in percutaneous procedures requiring transseptal access to the left atrium when conscious or deep sedation is used, patients have an approximately three-times higher risk (U.S. study) of negative left atrium pressure and air ingress. This risk is especially prevalent in patients with pre-existing low left atrial pressure, hypovolemia, and partial upper airway collapse.
- 2025-08-27FDA-DeviceClass IRELIANCE 4-FRONT, endocardial cardioversion/defibrillation and pace/sense lead, Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes; Model Nos. 0654, 0655, 0657, 0658, 0682, 0683, 0685, 0686, 0692, 0693, 0695, 0696
Affected lead models may experience gradually rising LVSI measurements in association with calcification of the defibrillation lead coils. The issue may lead to early lead replacement. Most serious harm is death or need for cardiac resuscitation.
- 2025-08-27FDA-DeviceClass IENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG with 4-SITE Connector, transvenous defibrillation lead, Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes; Model Nos. 0282, 0283, 0285, 0286, 0292, 0293, 0295, 0296
Affected lead models may experience gradually rising LVSI measurements in association with calcification of the defibrillation lead coils. The issue may lead to early lead replacement. Most serious harm is death or need for cardiac resuscitation.
- 2025-08-27FDA-DeviceClass IENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG, transvenous defibrillation lead, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (non-CRT); Model Nos. 0160, 0161, 0162, 0163, 0164, 0165, 0166, 0167, 0170, 0171, o182, 0173, 0174, 0175, 0176, 0177, 0180, 0182, 0183, 0184, 0185, 0186, 0187
Affected lead models may experience gradually rising LVSI measurements in association with calcification of the defibrillation lead coils. The issue may lead to early lead replacement. Most serious harm is death or need for cardiac resuscitation.
- 2025-08-20FDA-DeviceClass IIFARAWAVE 1.0 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter, Product ID M004PF41M401
The potentially impacted units were manufactured using specific equipment that may have caused cracks in the electrode bands on the catheter's distal end.
- 2025-08-20FDA-DeviceClass ICarotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Closed Cell Self-Expanding Stent, stent and stent delivery system. Material numbers: H7493915010240 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-24; H7493915010310 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-31; H749391506220 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 6.0-22; H749391508210 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-21; H749391508290 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-29; H965SCH647010 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 6.0-22; H965SCH647070 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-21; H965SC
Certain batches are being removed due to an increase in complaints received in which physicians encountered greater than anticipated resistance while attempting to withdraw the stent delivery system (SDS) from the guidewire or embolic protection device (EPD) after successful stent deployment. The most serious potential adverse health consequence is stroke. Other risks include delay to procedure, vessel injury, vessel spasm, or stent disruption/damage necessitating additional intervention.
- 2025-07-16FDA-DeviceClass IITorflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.
Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.
- 2025-07-16FDA-DeviceClass IIVersaCross Transseptal Sheath Kit (VXS) Product Description/IDs VXS0201 VXS 63CM/45DEG/D0 SHEATH VXS2112 VERSACROSS SHEATH (63CM 45DEG D0)-J Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.
Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.
- 2025-07-16FDA-DeviceClass IIVersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only.
Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.
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