Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Boston Scientific Coyote Over-The-Wire PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter recall: Boston Scientific is initiating the removal of certain batches of Coyote"

Recall published 9 months ago

Boston Scientific is initiating the removal of certain batches of Coyote" Over-the-Wire (OTW) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Dilatation Catheter devices due to the potential for inflation/deflation difficulty during use in the peripheral vasculature. An internal investigation found that a manufacturing process variation resulted in catheters that may not properly inflate/deflate. This was limited to Coyote OTW batches manufactured from 12Sep2025 through 13Oct2025. The processing variation has since been addressed. No other material numbers or batches are impacted by this removal.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Boston Scientific is initiating the removal of certain batches of Coyote" Over-the-Wire (OTW) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Dilatation Catheter devices due to the potential for inflation/deflation difficulty during use in the peripheral vasculature. An internal investigation found that a manufacturing process variation resulted in catheters that may not properly inflate/deflate. This was limited to Coyote OTW batches manufactured from 12Sep2025 through 13Oct2025. The processing variation has since been addressed. No other material numbers or batches are impacted by this removal.

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-1042-2026
Published
January 21, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
21 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
1) GTIN 08714729796527, Batch Number 37370117, exp. 3-Sept-28; 2) GTIN 08714729796756, Batch Number 37416646, exp. 9-Sept-28
UPC codes
08714729796527, 08714729796756, 74939186251210, 74939186351210

Products covered by this recall

Boston Scientific Coyote OVER-THE-WIRE PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter, 4F, 1) 2.5mm x120mm, 150 cm, UPM/Model No. REF H74939186251210; 2) 3.5mm x120mm, 150 cm, UPM/Model No. REF H74939186351210; Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal

Check your product

The notice names 11 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.

  • 08714729796527
  • 08714729796756
  • 74939186251210
  • 74939186351210

Lot or batch code

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

  • 37370117
  • exp. 3-Sept-28
  • 37416646

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 3-Sept-28
  • 9-Sept-28 — 21 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • REF H74939186251210
  • REF H74939186351210

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 — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  3. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  4. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Boston Scientific Corporation — 1 Scimed Pl, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-1565

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?

Boston Scientific is initiating the removal of certain batches of Coyote" Over-the-Wire (OTW) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Dilatation Catheter devices due to the potential for inflation/deflation difficulty during use in the peripheral vasculature. An internal investigation found that a manufacturing process variation resulted in catheters that may not properly inflate/deflate. This was limited to Coyote OTW batches manufactured from 12Sep2025 through 13Oct2025. The processing variation has since been addressed. No other material numbers or batches are impacted by this…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 08714729796527, 08714729796756, 74939186251210; lot code 37370117, exp. 3-Sept-28, 37416646; best-by date 3-Sept-28 or 9-Sept-28 — 21 units; model number REF H74939186251210, REF H74939186351210. 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?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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