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IceSeed recallZ-1686-2025 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Mar 24, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Boston Scientific Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Boston Scientific has identified that IceSeedTM CX needles manufactured between April 2024 and February 2025 have been programmed with DEMO settings instead of Commercial settings (see Affected Product Listing). Upon initial connection of an IceSeed CX needle to the Cryoablation System, the user will be prompted to perform the Needle Integrity and Functionality Test (NIT) per standard protocols. The affected needles perform as intended unless they are disconnected and reconnected to any channel after testing. In this case, the Cryoablation System will prompt re-execution of the NIT.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Boston Scientific issued a Product Advisory notice to its consignees on 03/24/2025 via Fed Ex, email, and hand delivery. The notice explained the issue, clinical impact, and provided the following recommendations: " Avoid disconnecting and reconnecting these IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles from/to the Cryoablation System. " Maintain initial connection of IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles to the Cryoablation System and the IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles will perform as intended. The consignee was also directed to immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure it 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 entities where the affected devices may have been transferred and complete the acknowledgement form and return it to [email protected] (email) or Fax to: Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1686-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 24, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Apr 29, 2025
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Quantity
435 units
Product code
GEH
FDA submissions
K232635
Distribution
Nationwide

Product description

IceSeed 1.5 CX S NEEDLE US, Cryoablation Needle, REF H7493967233100. The needles are intended to convert high-pressure gas to either a very cold Freezing application or to a warm Thawing application.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

GTIN 00191506032678, Batch Numbers: 33744602, 33744603, 33744604, 33744605, 33931901, 33937786, 33937787, 33942987, 33942988, 33942989, 33950417, 33950418, 33996423, 33996424, 33996428, 34038291, 34038292, 34038307, 34117281, 34128141, 34128142, 34151877, 34151878, 34204928, 34204929, 34256930, 34256931, 34256932, 34295233.

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 96556).

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