Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Boston Scientific Corporation AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System recall: Increased reports of stent deployment and expansion issues. The most common

Recall published 9 months ago

Increased reports of stent deployment and expansion issues. The most common outcome reasonably foreseeable resulting from difficulty deploying the stent is prolongation of the procedure to exchange the device for a new one. The most serious reasonably foreseeable outcome in cases where the first flange is unable to deploy or expand would be a cascade of events resulting in additional intervention, either endoscopic or surgical, to remove the stent and close the puncture site.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: Increased reports of stent deployment and expansion issues. The most common outcome reasonably foreseeable resulting from difficulty deploying the stent is prolongation of the procedure to exchange the device for a new one. The most serious reasonably foreseeable outcome in cases where the first flange is unable to deploy or expand would be a cascade of events resulting in additional intervention, either endoscopic or surgical, to remove the stent and close the puncture site.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1159-2026
Published
February 11, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
39 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Material Number (UPN): M00553680; UDI-DI: 191506008086; Lot Numbers: 35950784, 35960771, 35960772, 36156260, 36156261, 36165653, 36167912, 36241714, 36401105, 36408034, 36421237, 36447549, 36447550, 36520894, 36530482, 36530483, 36530484, 36533326, 36536257, 36536258, 36570788, 36570789, 36578110, 36581584, 36603297, 36611362, 37014108, 37429734, 37429735, 37433804, 37433805, 37440329, 37451303, 37456593, 37495326, 37511241, 37519092, 37519093, 37780825;
UPC codes
191506008086

Products covered by this recall

AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System - 6mm x 8mm; Material Number (UPN): M00553680;

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 191506008086

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 35950784
  • 35960771
  • 35960772
  • 36156260
  • 36156261
  • 36165653
  • 36167912

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Boston Scientific Corporation — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: Boston Scientific Corporation — 100 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, 01752-1234

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Boston Scientific Corporation medical devices recalled?

Increased reports of stent deployment and expansion issues. The most common outcome reasonably foreseeable resulting from difficulty deploying the stent is prolongation of the procedure to exchange the device for a new one. The most serious reasonably foreseeable outcome in cases where the first flange is unable to deploy or expand would be a cascade of events resulting in additional intervention, either endoscopic or surgical, to remove the stent and close the puncture site. Increased reports of stent deployment and expansion issues. The most common outcome reasonably foreseeable resulting…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 191506008086; lot code 35950784, 35960771, 35960772. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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