Boston Scientific Corporation recalls WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 23/28MM X 125MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intend…

Recall date

August 1, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-3285-2024

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Boston Scientific Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of APAC, Canada, EMEA, LATAM.

Why it was recalled

WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 23/28MM X 125MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516940