Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Boston Scientific Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation Due to Boston Scientific is initiating a recall removal of...

Date: July 31, 2013
Company: Boston Scientific Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Boston Scientific Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Boston Scientific, FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM, Sterilized using irradiation: 1) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM MonorailTM Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN #H749CBM3400150 Catalogue # CBM340015 & UPN# H749RB4400150 Catalogue # RB440015 2) 4.00mm x 15mm FlextomeTM Cutting BalloonTM Over-the-Wire Microsurgical Dilatation Device, UPN # H749CBO3400150, Catalogue # CBO340015 The Flextome Cutting Balloon Device is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in coronary arteries for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. In addition, the target lesion should possess the following characteristics: " Discrete (< 15 mm in length), or tubular (10 to 20 mm in length) " Reference vessel diameter (RVD) of 2.00 mm - 4.00 mm " Readily accessible to the device " Light to moderate tortuosity of proximal vessel segment " Nonangulated lesion segment (< 45¿) " Smooth angiographic contour " Absence of angiographically visible thrombus and/or calcification.

Quantity: 340

Why Was This Recalled?

Boston Scientific is initiating a recall removal of the 4.0mm x 15mm size of Small Peripheral Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilatation Devices and Flextome Cutting Balloon (Monorail and Over-the-Wire) Microsurgical Dilation Devices. Boston Scientific has determined that users may experience significant difficulty or inability to remove the protector cap from the devic

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 43 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC

Affected (43 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report