FDA Recalls Esophageal Stent Systems Due to Delivery Catheter Tip Detachment Risk
Boston Scientific recalled 364 esophageal stent systems due to potential delivery catheter tip detachment during placement procedures. No injuries have been reported. Affected patients and providers should contact the manufacturer.
- Product
- WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 23/28MMX10CM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide