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FDA Device recall Z-2459-2012

Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific P…

On 2012-10-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific P… by Greatbatch Medical, citing during the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, the internal PTFE sheath liners were found to di….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2459-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-09-06
Published2012-10-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyGreatbatch Medical
DistributionMA

Product

Boston Scientific, Z Flex 270, Steerable Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx only, Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760-1537, Manufactured by Greathbatch Medical, 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. To facilitate transvenous introduction of diagnostic / therapeutic catheters into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart.

Reason

During the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, the internal PTFE sheath liners were found to display varying degrees of damage that could pose an embolic risk to a patient.

Identifiers

code_infoQ2112752, Q2110939, Q2130137, Q2131250, Q2130212, Q2150143, W2162515, W2163769, W2160626, W2175891, W2172722, W2184492, W2196366, W2184490, W2205843

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2459-2012%22

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