Boston Scientific Discontinues Imager II Catheters After Tip Defect Recall
Boston Scientific is permanently discontinuing its Imager II Angiographic Catheters following a Class I recall triggered by a manufacturing defect that risks tip detachment. The FDA has classified the issue as the most serious type, citing potential for life-threatening embolisms. Although only two serious injuries have been reported, the company is removing all units from the market due to deviations from design specifications.