ICEfx Cryoablation System (Boston Scientific) – Desiccant Tube Problem (2025)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ICEfx Cryoablation System, portable helium-free desktop cryoablation unit, Material Numbers (UPN) FPRCH8000, FPRCH8000-02, H749396118000
Brand
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
FPRCH8000 UDI-DI: 00859019006370, Serial Numbers: ICP0305, ICP0369, ICP0338, FPRCH8000-02 UDI-DI: 00859019006417, Serial Numbers: 86643865, 108415728, 88589050, 108470986, 89392275, 108612524, 107799735, ICP0299, 107887794, 3779, 108254011, IF0096 108312221, 104733618, H749396118000 UDI-DI: 00191506014995, Serial Numbers: 106066356, 107851990
Products Sold
FPRCH8000 UDI-DI: 00859019006370, Serial Numbers: ICP0305, ICP0369, ICP0338; FPRCH8000-02 UDI-DI: 00859019006417, Serial Numbers: 86643865, 108415728, 88589050, 108470986, 89392275, 108612524, 107799735, ICP0299, 107887794, 3779, 108254011, IF0096 108312221, 104733618; H749396118000 UDI-DI: 00191506014995, Serial Numbers: 106066356, 107851990
Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling ICEfx Cryoablation System, portable helium-free desktop cryoablation unit, Material Numbers (UPN) FP due to Certain desiccant tube subassemblies were built with end caps that were not correctly tightened.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Certain desiccant tube subassemblies were built with end caps that were not correctly tightened.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Urgent Medical Device Correction dated 8/18/25 was sent to customers. Customers should cease use of the systems listed in Table 1 and segregate them until a Boston Scientific representative has corrected this issue. A Boston Scientific Field Service Engineer will contact your facility to schedule the correction of your system. For patients in whom an impacted device has already been used, there are no specific recommendations beyond the local standard post-procedure care. If you require additional assistance or more information regarding this communication, please contact your local Boston Scientific representative. The Acknowledgement Form enclosed with this product correction must be completed and returned even if you do not have any affected units. An Urgent Medical Device Removal notification letter dated 8/18/25 was sent to a customer regarding the PM Kit ICEFX. Instructions: 1. Further distribution or use of any devices (Table 1) affected by this removal should cease immediately. Do NOT use affected devices and remove those devices from your facility s inventory. Segregate the units in a secure place until they can be returned to Boston Scientific. 2. Immediately post this information in a visible location near the affected devices to ensure it is readily accessible to all handlers and users of the device. 3. Forward this notice to any healthcare professional from your organization and to any facilities where affected devices have been transferred, including hospitals or sites within your network. 4. Complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form per the enclosed instructions on page three. 5. Return affected devices. If you require additional assistance or more information regarding this communication, please contact your local Boston Scientific representative.
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