Boston Scientific NephroMax Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. M0062101180; 2. M0062101600. (Urology)
Boston Scientific Corporation began a recall of Boston Scientific NephroMax Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. M0062101180; 2. M0062101600. (Urology) on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2535-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Product
- Boston Scientific NephroMax Kit, Material Numbers (UPN): 1. M0062101180; 2. M0062101600. (Urology)
- Product code
- LJE Catheter, Nephrostomy
- Reason for recall
- The Encore 26 Inflation Device is used with balloon dilation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon and to deflate the balloon. An internal investigation determined that during use, foreign material particles could migrate from affected Encore 26 Inflation Devices into a balloon dilatation catheter.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Boston Scientific issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal notice to it consignees on 8/5/2025 via letter delivered using a traceable means. The notice explained the issue. potential adverse health consequences associated with use in each device and requested the following instructions be followed: 1. Further distribution or use of any remaining devices affected by this removal should cease immediately. Do NOT use affected devices and remove those devices from your facility s inventory. Segregate the units in a secure place until they can be returned to Boston Scientific. 2. Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected devices to ensure it is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. 3. Forward this notice to any healthcare professional from your organization and to any facilities where affected devices have been transferred, including hospitals or sites within your network. If you are a distributor, this notice must be forwarded to your customers to ensure notification of this device removal is carried out to the end-user level. 4. Complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form per the enclosed instructions on page four of the notice 5. Return affected devices. The entire Encore 26 Advantage Kit, NephroMax Kit, or UroMax Ultra Kit must be returned in order to be reimbursed. For questions, please contact your local sales representative.
- Quantity in commerce
- 458 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- 1. M0062101180, GTIN 08714729077589, Lot Numbers: 35275630, 35603649, 35618255, 35644223, 35768091; 2. M0062101600, GTIN 08714729834540, Lot Numbers: 35268077, 35294478, 35547681, 35576896, 35627459.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2533-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2534-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2535-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2536-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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