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Cardiac Cryoablation Device Recall - Boston Scientific Polarx System Safety Alert R2610453

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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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What changed

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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Apr 20, 2026

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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

Information destinée aux établissements de santé

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Classification

Agency
ANSM
Filed
April 20th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Branch
Executive
Source language
fr
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
R2610453

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Healthcare providers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Cardiac cryoablation Medical device recall Catheter withdrawal
Geographic scope
France FR

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Compliance frameworks
GxP
Topics
Pharmaceuticals Public Health

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