Recall Z-1687-2025
Boston Scientific Corporation · initiated March 24, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
IceSeed 1.5 CX S NEEDLE OUS, Cryoablation Needle, REF H7493967334100. The needles are intended to convert high-pressure gas to either a very cold Freezing application or to a warm Thawing application.
Codes / lots: GTIN 00191506032685, Batch Numbers: 33996437, 33996438, 34295231, 34295232, 34392272, 34392273, 34392274, 34564921.
Reason for recall
Boston Scientific has identified that IceSeedTM CX needles manufactured between April 2024 and February 2025 have been programmed with DEMO settings instead of Commercial settings (see Affected Product Listing). Upon initial connection of an IceSeed CX needle to the Cryoablation System, the user will be prompted to perform the Needle Integrity and Functionality Test (NIT) per standard protocols. The affected needles perform as intended unless they are disconnected and reconnected to any channel after testing. In this case, the Cryoablation System will prompt re-execution of the NIT.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
Boston Scientific issued a Product Advisory notice to its consignees on 03/24/2025 via Fed Ex, email, and hand delivery. The notice explained the issue, clinical impact, and provided the following recommendations: " Avoid disconnecting and reconnecting these IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles from/to the Cryoablation System. " Maintain initial connection of IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles to the Cryoablation System and the IceSeed CX Cryoablation Needles will perform as intended. The consignee was also directed to immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure it is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice with any health care professional within your organization and with any entities where the affected devices may have been transferred and complete the acknowledgement form and return it to BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com (email) or Fax to: Field Action Center 1-763-415-7708.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1687-2025
- Initiated
- March 24, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- April 29, 2025
- Product code
- GEH – Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories
- Quantity
- 31 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, MN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1686-2025 Class II | IceSeed 1.5 CX S NEEDLE US, Cryoablation Needle, REF H7493967233100. The needles are…Boston Scientific has identified that IceSeedTM CX needles manufactured between April 2024 and February 2025… | 03/24/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1688-2025 Class II | IceSeed 1.5 CX NEEDLE US, Cryoablation Needle, REF H7493967433170. The needles are…Boston Scientific has identified that IceSeedTM CX needles manufactured between April 2024 and February 2025… | 03/24/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1689-2025 Class II | IceSeed 1.5 CX NEEDLE OUS, Cryoablation Needle, REF H7493967534170. The needles are…Boston Scientific has identified that IceSeedTM CX needles manufactured between April 2024 and February 2025… | 03/24/2025Open, Classified |