Capio SLIM Suture Device (Boston Scientific) – Capture Inconsistency (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Box of 5, Outer Package UPN: M0068318261, Inner Package UPN: M0068318260. Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Devices are used by physicians to facilitate the consistent placement of sutures during open surgical procedures.
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UPN: M0068318261 (Pack of 5), M0068318260 (Individual Pack), UDI/DI: 08714729842224 (Pack of 5), 08714729842804 (Individual Pack), Lot Numbers: 30110296, 30110298, 30254839, 30269668, 30277679, 30340398, 30348745, 30361515, 30369786, 30477997, 30485719, 30502470, 30509859, 30566414, 30571306, 30579075, 30594738, 30597768, 30601523, 30601525, 30608273, 30621482, 30622202, 30628533, 30642670, 30671135, 30825890, 30834186, 30849605, 30853891, 30862718, 30870581, 30877151, 30880729, 31248068, 31305827, 31316815, 31324676, 31400076, 31442842, 31459986, 31475463, 31479225, 31488049, 31494812, 31502318, 31509747, 31514250, 31583783, 31592632, 31600746, 31609045, 31621292, 31764817, 31779852, 31791062, 31809880, 31821132, 31866608, 31876830, 31876835, 31876837, 32040502, 32057254, 32146583, 32163271, 32230325, 32238124, 32351364, 32361264, 32370219, 32385442, 32400087, 32409539, 32418519, 32420869, 32447685, 32456405, 32465857, 32478780, 32499939, 32515625, 32518619, 32526697, 32829992, 32915635, 32979863, 32998255, 33008248, 33017302, 33065907, 33069479, 33216295, 33236632, 33259078, 33283648, 33311001, 33319579, 33375040, 33383769, 33394221, 33404930, 33422407, 33424886, 33454127, 33479450, 33530347, 33556283, 33564420, 33618759, 33670919, 33676308, 33815834
Products Sold
UPN: M0068318261 (Pack of 5), M0068318260 (Individual Pack); UDI/DI: 08714729842224 (Pack of 5), 08714729842804 (Individual Pack); Lot Numbers: 30110296, 30110298, 30254839, 30269668, 30277679, 30340398, 30348745, 30361515, 30369786, 30477997, 30485719, 30502470, 30509859, 30566414, 30571306, 30579075, 30594738, 30597768, 30601523, 30601525, 30608273, 30621482, 30622202, 30628533, 30642670, 30671135, 30825890, 30834186, 30849605, 30853891, 30862718, 30870581, 30877151, 30880729, 31248068, 31305827, 31316815, 31324676, 31400076, 31442842, 31459986, 31475463, 31479225, 31488049, 31494812, 31502318, 31509747, 31514250, 31583783, 31592632, 31600746, 31609045, 31621292, 31764817, 31779852, 31791062, 31809880, 31821132, 31866608, 31876830, 31876835, 31876837, 32040502, 32057254, 32146583, 32163271, 32230325, 32238124, 32351364, 32361264, 32370219, 32385442, 32400087, 32409539, 32418519, 32420869, 32447685, 32456405, 32465857, 32478780, 32499939, 32515625, 32518619, 32526697, 32829992, 32915635, 32979863, 32998255, 33008248, 33017302, 33065907, 33069479, 33216295, 33236632, 33259078, 33283648, 33311001, 33319579, 33375040, 33383769, 33394221, 33404930, 33422407, 33424886, 33454127, 33479450, 33530347, 33556283, 33564420, 33618759, 33670919, 33676308, 33815834
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Capio SLIM Suture Capturing Device, Box of 5, Outer Package UPN: M0068318261, Inner Package UPN: M00 due to Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical interv. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Some lots of Capio SLIM do not consistently catch the suture after activation possibly resulting in a prolonged procedure or additional medical intervention.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On June 27, 2024 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL - IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED letters were sent to consignees. Actions to be taken: This removal affects only the products listed in Attachment 1 (Affected Products). No other material numbers or lots are impacted by this removal. Further distribution or use of any remaining product affected by this removal should cease immediately. For Capio SLIM devices that were successfully used in a procedure, no action is needed. Affected worldwide regulatory authorities are being notified of this removal as required. Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected products to ensure this information is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. Share this notice with any health care professional within your organization and with any organization where the affected devices may have been transferred. If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure notification of this product removal is carried out to the end-user level. If you are a facility that has sent products to another hospital or a facility within your network, ensure this notification is forwarded to them. Patient safety is our highest priority. As such, we are committed to transparent communication to ensure that you have timely, relevant information for managing your patients. If you require additional assistance or more information regarding this communication, please contact your local Boston Scientific representative. Health care professionals and consumers may report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of this product to Boston Scientific by calling 1-800-811-3211 and to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, fax, or phone. Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm and mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockvi
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026