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Z-2106-2025Class II

Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2025-06-10 / Open, Classified / root cause: packaging

Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous... 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-2106-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.
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
TF85-32-63-45 UDI-DI 00685447005391 Lots 35508747 35644132 35746496 35913449; TF85-32-63-55 UDI-DI 00685447005407 Lots 35508748 35738145

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2106-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2103-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2104-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2105-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2106-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated