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Boston Scientific ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System Recall

The FDA has issued a Class I Recall for the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System due to risks of arterial sheath tip separation, which may cause serious injury or death.

Primary source: What is a Medical Device Recall?

PV Impact Brief

Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

The FDA classified the recall of the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System as a Class I Recall, requiring all affected products to be removed from circulation.

Why it matters

The device poses significant risks including serious injury or death due to potential complications like embolism and stroke. Immediate action is necessary to ensure patient safety.

Action needed

Facilities using these devices must immediately cease their use, segregate them from other stock, and return them to Boston Scientific. Relevant personnel must be notified of this recall.

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Review cadence

Review in the next regulatory intelligence cycle.

Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Aug 26, 2026

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Practical implication

Facilities using these devices must immediately cease their use, segregate them from other stock, and return them to Boston Scientific. Relevant personnel must be notified of this recall.

Boston Scientific is recalling specific lots of the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System because of risks associated with arterial sheath tip separation during use. The FDA categorizes this recall as Class I, indicating it poses a significant risk of serious injury or death. Affected users are instructed to stop use, segregate, and return the products to Boston Scientific immediately.

What changed: The FDA classified the recall of the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System as a Class I Recall, requiring all affected products to be removed from circulation.

Why it matters: The device poses significant risks including serious injury or death due to potential complications like embolism and stroke. Immediate action is necessary to ensure patient safety.

Practical implication: Facilities using these devices must immediately cease their use, segregate them from other stock, and return them to Boston Scientific. Relevant personnel must be notified of this recall.

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  • Source: FDA - MedWatch Safety Alerts RSS
  • Published at source: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
  • Discovered by monitor: 2026-08-26T22:31:21.349Z

Published from the regulator source ingestion pipeline after PV impact triage.

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