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SMARTFREEZERecalls & reported problems across all models

Boston Scientific Corporation · 3 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names at least one SMARTFREEZE model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
36
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls
1

We found 3 models of SMARTFREEZE by Boston Scientific Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 36 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 28, 2023 and Dec 22, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 35 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Increase in Pressure” (14 reports).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 4 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 6 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 2 reportsSep 2024: 4 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 2 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520266
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

SMARTFREEZE recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. Oct 10, 2024Open, Classified

    Boston Scientific is updating the instructions for use of their POLARx and POLARx FIT Cryoablation Balloon Catheters related to Atrio-esophageal Fistula Risk.

    Z-0303-2025 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported SMARTFREEZE problems

Device problems

  • Increase in Pressure14
  • Infusion or Flow Problem7
  • Gas/Air Leak5
  • Temperature Problem5
  • Connection Problem3
  • Device Remains Activated2
  • Unexpected Shutdown2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions35
  • Nerve Damage1
  • Pain1

SMARTFREEZE models

3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent SMARTFREEZE adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

Other Boston Scientific Corporation products

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Sources and updates

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