Boston Scientific Corporation has recalled approximately 1,048,538 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to reports that the device's inner lining may peel off or detach. This defect makes it difficult for doctors to pass guidewires through the catheter during heart procedures. These cardiac catheters were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States, between approximately March 2024 and May 2024.
The inner polyurethane layer of the catheter can delaminate and detach, potentially blocking the device or releasing material into the patient's bloodstream. This can lead to serious medical complications during cardiac procedures, including vessel blockage or the inability to complete the necessary medical intervention.
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