Boston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection… recallZ-2978-2026 · Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated Jul 9, 2026
Open, Classified
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- 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.
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Why it was recalled
Potential for arterial sheath tip separation or partial tip separation during use.
FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm
What the company is doing
Boston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Removal" notice to its consignees on 7/9/2026 via FedEx. The notice explained the issue, potential risk, and requested the following actions to be taken: 1. Immediately discontinue use and segregate Affected Product. 2. Complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form (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 and not included on your RVTF, provide the material number, lot number, and quantity you intend to return on your RVTF and return via: Email: [email protected] or Fax: BSC Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708. This Removal Notice must be completed and returned even if you do not have any Affected Product. 3. Once Boston Scientific receives your completed RVTF, you will be contacted and given an RGA number for product return. Package and ship affected product: " Write the RGA number in large print on the enclosed (red/white) return address label " Affix the return address label to the outside of box " Use our Federal Express account number: 9205-2515-6 to return package via second-day delivery "Seal box and return to: Boston Scientific Corporation, US Distribution, Center, 500 Commander Shea Blvd, Quincy, MA 02171 Credit will be issued for all returned Affected Product. 5. If you have sent a response to this Removal Notice to anyone other than Boston Scientific, we would not have received your response. Please ensure response is sent to email or fax indicated above. Forward this notice to relevant personnel and any facilities to which the product was transferred. 6. Continue to follow the standard of practice. If you require additional information regarding this recall, please contact your local Boston Scientific representative or the Sr. Quality Manager at 793.494.1133.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2978-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jul 9, 2026
- Posted by the FDA
- Aug 20, 2026
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Quantity
- 49,229 units
- Product code
- NTE
- FDA submissions
- K230402
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Canada, China, Jamaica
Product description
Boston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System Plus, Material Number SR-250-NPS; Percutaneous catheter
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
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GTIN 00811311021062, Lot Numbers: 305737, 305738, 305913, 305929, 305940, 306079, 306085, 306093, 306097, 306115, 306168, 306178, 306187, 306195, 306200, 306207, 306219, 306232, 306242, 306244, 306272, 306279, 306290, 306305, 306311, 306319, 306320, 306328, 306338, 306348, 306359, 306372, 306391, 306408, 306420, 306431, 306440, 306453, 306460, 306473, 306478, 306508, 306523, 306546, 306555, 306568, 306579, 306589, 306626, 306636, 306645, 306662, 306691, 306713, 306731, 306745, 306754, 306776, 306787, 306795, 306806, 306834, 306862, 306867, 306871, 306876, 306894, 306896, 306905, 306913, 306921, 306935, 306950, 306956, 306963, 306978, 306989, 307005, 307009, 307036, 307040, 307048, 307066, 307091, 307101, 307111, 307113, 307124, 307138, 307148, 307157, 307174, 307185, 307195, 307207, 307215, 307226, 307236, 307246, 307256, 307259, 307265, 307282, 307285, 307299, 307304, 307311, 307321, 307346, 307351, 307354, 307355, 307356, 307357, 307358, 307361, 305736-2.
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System FG12531Boston Scientific Corporation · Temporary Carotid Catheter For Embolic Capture1 recall2 deaths137 reports
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 99454).
- Z-2977-2026 · Open, ClassifiedBoston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System, Material Number SR-200-NPS; Percutaneous catheter
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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