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 Guider Softip XF Guide Catheter Product Usage: Is Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation Due to Potential polymer material degradation.

Date: December 11, 2017
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 Guider Softip XF Guide Catheter Product Usage: Is a neurovascular access catheter that creates a stable conduit through which interventional devices can pass. It is constructed with a polymer liner on the inside diameter for lubricity, stainless steel wire reinforcement within the wall for torque transmission and strength, and polymer materials along the length of the catheter for support and flexibility. The catheter has an atraumatic tip and a hub/strain relief combination for kink resistance (at the hub), device connectivity, and device handling.

Quantity: 31,005

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential polymer material degradation.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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