Polaris™ Ultra M0061921540Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Ureteral Stent · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Polaris Ultra (40)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729124702), received between Mar 3, 2022 and Feb 16, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 16, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A POLARIS ULTRA URETERAL STENT WAS USED DURING A URETEROSCOPY PROCEDURE IN THE RIGHT URETER PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. DURING PREPARATION, UPON REMOVING THE SUTURE, THE STENT SHAFT WAS DETACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER POLARIS ULTRA URETERAL STENT. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO BE GOOD. A PHOTO OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AND SHOWED THAT THE STENT SHAFT WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16388042 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT A POLARIS ULTRA URETERAL STENT WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED DURING A STENT EXCHANGE PROCEDURE, PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING PREPARATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE STENT WAS BROKEN/FRACTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT TO DATE, DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13664842 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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