Boston Scientific Corporation: Forceps, Biopsy, Non-electric

Boston Scientific is recalling certain Radial Jaw 4 Large Capacity Biopsy Forceps used in medical procedures because the sterile packaging may have been compromised, potentially allowing contamination. The recall affects multiple box sizes and configurations of these forceps that were distributed nationwide across the US and internationally. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
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.
Reason
Potential for breach in sterile barrier of device packaging.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-06-30
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
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.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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