Cardiac Cryoablation Device Recall - Boston Scientific Polarx System Safety Alert R2610453
Summary
ANSM has recorded safety alert R2610453 following Boston Scientific's recommendation to stop use and recall of its Polarx and Polarx Fit cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, PolarSheath steerable sheaths, and SmartFreeze cryoablation system consoles. Affected healthcare establishments have received direct notification from Boston Scientific. Users seeking further information are directed to contact Boston Scientific directly.
“L'ANSM a été informée de la mise en œuvre d'une recommandation d'arrêt d'utilisation et d'un retrait des produits effectués par la société Boston Scientific.”
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Boston Scientific initiated a stop-use recommendation and market withdrawal for its Polarx, Polarx Fit, PolarSheath, and SmartFreeze cardiac cryoablation devices, recorded by ANSM as safety alert R2610453. The action follows identification of a safety concern prompting the firm to notify affected users directly.\n\nFrench healthcare establishments using these cryoablation systems should locate and review the Boston Scientific user communication dated 20/04/2026, verify whether any affected devices are in use or in stock, and contact Boston Scientific directly for further guidance. This recall affects cardiac cryoablation procedures and procurement inventory at rhythmology centres.
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Information n° R2610453 destinée aux établissements de santé L'ANSM a été informée de la mise en œuvre d’une recommandation d’arrêt d’utilisation et d’un retrait des produits effectués par la société Boston Scientific.
Les utilisateurs concernés ont reçu le courrier ci-joint.
Cette action de sécurité est enregistrée à l’ANSM sous le n° R2610453.
Pour toute question, merci de vous adresser directement à l’émetteur de l’action de sécurité. Consultez le courrier de la société Boston Scientific (20/04/2026) Lire aussi INFORMATION AUX UTILISATEURS Dispositifs médicaux Publié le 18/10/2024 ##### Dispositif de cryochirugie (rythmologie) – Cathéter à ballonnet de cryoablation Polarx & Polarx Fit – Boston Scientific Corporation
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