HIGH

Boston Scientific NephroMax Kit Recall Covers 458 Units Over Foreign Material Migration Risk

Boston Scientific Corp. recalls 458 NephroMax Kit units using Encore 26 Inflation Devices after an internal review found foreign material particles could migrate from the inflation device into balloon dilatation catheters. The recall affects UPNs M0062101180 and M0062101600 worldwide. Healthcare providers should stop using the device immediately and follow manufacturer recall instructions.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 5, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Boston Scientific
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS

Hazard Information

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.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Boston Scientific Corporation or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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About This Product

NephroMax Kit with Encore 26 Inflation Device is used in urology to dilate and monitor pressure in balloons.

Why This Is Dangerous

Particles could migrate from the inflation device into the catheter, potentially compromising device integrity or patient safety.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern; it is specific to this device line.

Real-World Impact

High risk in invasive procedures; immediate action required to prevent potential contamination of balloon dilatation catheters.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check UPNs M0062101180 and M0062101600 on your NephroMax Kit.
  2. Match device with Encore 26 Inflation Device in use.
  3. Review FDA recall page for official instructions.

Where to find product info

Official recall notice on FDA enforcement database and Boston Scientific communications.

What timeline to expect

Hospitals should contact Boston Scientific for replacement or corrective actions; timelines vary by facility.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital risk management
  • Contact Boston Scientific regulatory affairs
  • Report to CPSC if consumer devices are involved in non-clinical settings

How to prevent similar issues

  • Establish device-tracking for high-risk catheter kits
  • Verify supplier recalls before procedures
  • Maintain updated recall contact list for medical suppliers

Documentation advice

Save all recall notices, correspondence, device serial numbers, and replacement acknowledgments

Product Details

Product: Boston Scientific NephroMax Kit. UPNs: M0062101180; M0062101600. Category: Medical device. Stage: Recall active. Distribution: Worldwide. Quantity: 458 units. Affected area: Urology.

Reported Incidents

No specific incidents or injuries are cited in the provided recall notice.

Key Facts

  • UPN M0062101180
  • UPN M0062101600
  • 458 total units
  • Worldwide distribution
  • High safety risk for invasive device use

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTPETS
Injury Types
POISONINGELECTRICALOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
M0062101180
M0062101600
Report Date
September 17, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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