Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 20, 2025
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 st…
Boston Scientific Corporation recalled Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Closed Cell Self-Expanding Stent, stent and ste… - a critical-severity action.
Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Closed Cell Self-Expanding Stent, stent and ste… was recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation in August 20, 2025. Reason: Certain batches are being removed due to an increase in complaints received in which physicians encountered g…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2273-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Boston Scientific Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Certain batches are being removed due to an increase in complaints received in which physicians encountered g….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2273-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2273-2025) was formally reported on August 20, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 7, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Boston Scientific Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Maple Grove, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 26,570 (1,333 US; 25,174 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 guide… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. International distribution worldwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
26,570 (1,333 US; 25,174 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Carotid 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; H965SCH647080 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-29; H965SCH647090 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-36; H965SCH647120 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-24; H965SCH647130 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-31; H965SCH647140 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-37; M001719000 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 6X22 5F 135CM; M001719010 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 8X21 5F 135CM; M001719020 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 8X29 5F 135CM; M001719030 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 8X36 5F 135CM; M001719040 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 10X24 5.9F 135CM; M001719050 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 10X31 5.9F 135CM; M001719060 CAROTID WALLSTENT MR 10X37 5.9F 135CM;
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2273-2025 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2025 |
| Date initiated | July 7, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Firm location | Maple Grove, MN |
| Affected scope | 26,570 (1,333 US; 25,174 OUS) |
| Distribution | Domestic US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. International distribution worldwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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