Radial Jaw 4 recallZ-2839-2026 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Jun 30, 2026
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Potential for breach in sterile barrier of device packaging.
FDA root cause category: Process control
What the company is doing
Firm began notifying consignees via FedEx Priority Overnight on June 30, 2026. Customers were instructed to check their inventory, remove affected product, and return it to Boston Scientific. Customers should immediately stop further use or distribution of the product.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2839-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 30, 2026
- Posted by the FDA
- Jul 31, 2026
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Quantity
- 5,020 (US); 20,770 (OUS)
- Product code
- FCL
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and International distribution pending.
Product description
Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Biopsy Forceps with the following descriptions and UPN: 1. Radial Jaw 4 LC 240cm Box 20; Outer Box UPN: M00513321; Inner Box UPN: M00513320. 2. Radial Jaw 4 LC 240cm Box 40; Outer Box UPN: M00513322; Inner Box UPN: M00513320. 3. Radial Jaw 4 LC w/Needle 240cm Box 20; Outer Box UPN: M00513331; Inner Box UPN: M00513330. 4. Radial Jaw 4 LC w/Needle 240cm Box 40; Outer Box UPN: M00513332; Inner Box UPN: M00513330. 5. Radial Jaw 4 LC w/Needle 240cm Box 5; Outer Box UPN: M00513333; Inner Box UPN: M00513330.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
1. Outer Box UPN: M00513321; Inner Box UPN: M00513320. GTIN: 08714729648796. Lot Numbers: 38494988. 2. Outer Box UPN: M00513322; Inner Box UPN: M00513320. GTIN: 08714729648802. Lot Numbers: 38497139. 3. Outer Box UPN: M00513331; Inner Box UPN: M00513330. GTIN: 08714729648819. Lot Numbers: 38509777. 4. Outer Box UPN: M00513332; Inner Box UPN: M00513330. GTIN: 08714729648826. Lot Numbers: 38499451. 5. Outer Box UPN: M00513333; Inner Box UPN: M00513330. GTIN: 08714729755494. Lot Number: 38519443.
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Radial Jaw 4 M00513330Boston Scientific Corporation · FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC1 recall19 reports
- Radial Jaw 4 M00513320Boston Scientific Corporation · FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC1 recall3 reports
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 99300).
- Z-2838-2026 · Open, ClassifiedRadial Jaw 4 Standard Capacity Biopsy Forceps with the following descriptions and UPN: 1. Radial Jaw 4 SC 240cm Box 20; Outer Box UPN: M00513401; Inner Box UPN: M00513400. 2. …
- Z-2840-2026 · Open, ClassifiedRadial Jaw 4 Jumbo Biopsy Forceps with the following descriptions and UPN: Radial Jaw 4 Jumbo 240cm Box 5; Outer Box UPN: M00513363; Inner Box UPN: M00513360.
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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