Health product recall

WallFlex™ Esophageal Fully Covered/ Partially Covered Stent Systems

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Summary

Product
WallFlex™ Esophageal Fully Covered/ Partially Covered Stent Systems
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

WallFlex™ Esophageal Fully Covered Rmv Stent System

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

M00516250
M00516260
M00516210
M00516220

WallFlex™ Esophageal Partially Covered Stent System

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

M00516910
M00516930
M00516900
M00516940
M00516920
M00516950

Issue

Boston Scientific is initiating a removal of certain lots of the WallFlex™ Esophageal Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment. An investigation found that this observation was due to process variation for specific lots. Boston Scientific has addressed and corrected this finding in the manufacturing process.

Recall start date: August 1, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - General and plastic surgery
Health products - Medical devices - Gastroenterology and urology
Companies

Boston Scientific Corporation

300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States, 01752

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75955

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