VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002...
Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2104-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Product
- VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only.
- Product code
- DXF Catheter, Septostomy
- Reason for recall
- Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Packaging change control
- Action
- On June 10, 2025, the firm began notifying consignees of the field action via Urgent Medical Device Removal letters. Customers are instructed to not use affected product. They should remove affected units from their inventory and segregate the units in a secure place until they can be returned to Boston Scientific.
- Quantity in commerce
- 14,724
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan.
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI 00685447006121 Lot 35935598
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2103-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2104-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2105-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2106-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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