FDA Devices recall · Reported July 29, 2026
FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number M004PFCE21M402, IFU Reference Number 51659727-01
Boston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orien…
Boston Scientific Corporation recalled FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and in… - a moderate-severity action.
FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and in… was recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation in July 29, 2026. Reason: Boston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are asso…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2757-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Boston Scientific Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Boston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are asso….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 193K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 29, 2026
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2757-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number M004PFCE21M402, IFU Reference Number 51659727-01
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orientation during device preparation. Valve damage may result in air ingress, potential air embolism, and associated patient harm. This risk can be mitigated by inserting the dilator straight through the center of the valve and fully advancing it into the sheath body.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2757-2026 |
| Date reported | July 29, 2026 |
| Date initiated | June 11, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 193,000 units |
| Distribution | Global Distribution. US Nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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