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Class IIOngoingZ-2754-2026

Boston Scientific Corporation recalls FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE

Boston Scientific CorporationSaint Paul, MN, United StatesReported Jul 29, 2026 · 6 days ago
Legal News Analyst ·

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.

Affected product

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FARADRIVE Steerable Sheath Clear IDE, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, Material Number 21C602, IFU Reference Number 51636751-01

Lot / code information

UDI
00810087181062; Lots: CL12910, CL12978, CL15153

What the firm is doing

An Important Medical Device Product Advisory notification letter dated 6/11/26 was sent to customers. Actions " Follow the revised IFU provided in Appendix 1. " Forward this notice to relevant personnel and any facilities to which the product was transferred. " Complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form. " Report any adverse events or quality concerns associated with use of these devices to Boston Scientific via email at BSCComplaints@bsci.com or FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program [www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm or 1.800.FDA.1088 (332.1088)]. If you require additional assistance or more information regarding this communication, please contact your local Boston Scientific representative.

DistributionShow details

Global Distribution. US Nationwide.

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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