FDA DeviceClass IINotable

FDA Recall: FARADRIVE STEERABLE SHEATH CLEAR OUS, used to facilitate access to the vasculature and into the cham

Date: 2026-07-29
Brand: Boston Scientific Corporation
Category: Medical Device
FDA Class: Class II

Description

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.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

193,000 units

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