Class II — Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 37 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | Pending update to indirect decompression system instructions for use informing users that excessive force during the implant procedure may cause driver instrument tip breaks, which may result in metal fragments (Driver teeth/tips) within the implant location; and if metal fragments are not removed and remain in situ, MRI scans are NOT advised due to potential risk of patient injury. |
| Product | Driver Instrument, part of the Superion Indirect Decompression System, REF: 102-9800, used with the Superion Indirect Decompression System IFU, Superion IDS Kit IFU, Surgical Technique Manual |
| Quantity | 21,533 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution: IN, NY, IL, PA, FL, SC, TX, MA, VA, AL, WI, OK, MO, MI, OH, WV, NC, UT, NH, CA, NJ, TN, NV, AZ, NE, IA, CT, ME, LA, KY, MS, MD, DC, GA, CO, KS, ID, MN, AR, HI, NM, WA, SD, OR, DE, WY, AK, and ND |
| Initiated | 2023-05-12 |
| Classified | 2023-06-15 |
| Recall number | Z-1972-2023 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation (Z-1972-2023).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/92181/
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