WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 23X105MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516240
FDA Recall Z-3268-2024 · Posted 2024-09-26
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeESW
Date Initiated2024-08-01
Product Quantity146 units
Reason for Recall
WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System and AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System due to the potential for delivery catheter tip detachment.
Firm Action
Boston Scientific issued Urgent Medical Device Removal - Immediate Action Required to
US consignees WallFlexTM Esophageal Stent System AgileTM Esophageal Over the Wire (OTW) Stent System via Fedex Priority Overnight on August 1, 2024. Foreign consignees notified 8/1/24 via either Fedex DHL, Email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: This removal affects only the products, and lots listed in Attachment 1 (Affected Products).
Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure
this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice
with any health care professional within your organization and with any organization where
the affected devices may have been transferred.
If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure
notification of this product removal is carried out to the end-user level. If you are a facility that has sent products to another hospital or a facility within your network, ensure this notification is forwarded to them.
The Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF) enclosed with this Removal Notice must be completed
and returned even if you do not have any affected products. Reach out to your local Boston Scientific
representative with any questions.
1. Immediately discontinue use and segregate affected product.
2. Complete and return the RVTF to get a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number.
" Indicate the quantity of SINGLE units you will be returning for credit
" If you have product that is listed in Attachment 1 (Affected Products) that is not included on your RVTF, provide the material number, lot number, and quantity you intend to return on your RVTF
" Return the RVTF via:
Email: [email protected]
or Fax: BSC Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708
3. Once Boston Scientific receives your completed RVTF, you will be contacted in approximately 2 business days and provided an RGA number for prod
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of APAC, Canada, EMEA, LATAM.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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