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Class IIOngoingZ-2106-2025

Boston Scientific Corporation recalls Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DE…

Boston Scientific CorporationSaint Paul, MN, United StatesReported Jul 16, 2025 · 1 year ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

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.

Affected product

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Torflex 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.

Lot / code information

UDI
00685447005391 Lots 35508747 35644132 35746496 35913449; TF85-32-63-55
UDI
00685447005407 Lots 35508748 35738145

What the firm is doing

On June 10, 2025, the firm began notifying consignees of the field action via Urgent Medical Device Removal letters. Customers are instructed to not use affected product. They should remove affected units from their inventory and segregate the units in a secure place until they can be returned to Boston Scientific.

DistributionShow details

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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