Burr Hole Cover Kit (Boston Scientific) – Clip Locking Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Burr Hole Cover Kit, REF: M365DB4600C0; Burr Hole Cover Spares Kit, REF: M365DB4605C0. Components of Vercise Deep Stimulation System used with the Surgical Implant Manual
Brand
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots. Surgical Implant Manual version REF/UDI-DI: M365DB4600C0/08714729820802, M365DB4605C0/08714729820819
Products Sold
All lots. Surgical Implant Manual version REF/UDI-DI: M365DB4600C0/08714729820802, M365DB4605C0/08714729820819
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation is recalling Burr Hole Cover Kit, REF: M365DB4600C0; Burr Hole Cover Spares Kit, REF: M365DB4605C0. Components o due to Resistance and difficulties could occur while closing the retaining clip locking mechanism, which is part of a burr hole cover kit, which is part of a. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Resistance and difficulties could occur while closing the retaining clip locking mechanism, which is part of a burr hole cover kit, which is part of a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system, which may lead to procedural delay, or lead-migration-which may require additional surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 7/8/2025, correction notices were mailed, emailed, or delivered to healthcare professionals who were asked to do the following: 1. Review the updates to the Surgical Implant Manual stated in this notice. These updates will be found in the IFU once implemented. 2. 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. 3. If you are a distributor, this notification must be forwarded to your customers to ensure this notification is carried out to the end-user level. 4. To provide awareness of this information, share this letter with any other clinicians in your hospital who use these devices. 5. If users encounter resistance or difficulties while closing the Retaining Clip locking mechanism, refer to the Surgical Implant Manual updates provided. 6. Maintain a copy of this letter in your facility s records. 7. Complete and return the acknowledgement form via email to BSCFieldActionCenter@bsci.com The Surgical Implant Manual has updates that include: - If you have difficulty locking the Slider, you may need to remove the Lead Stylet before locking the Slider in place, or replace the Retaining Clip using another Burr Hole Cover Kit or Burr Hole Cover Spares Kit. - You may confirm the Slider is fully locked. - Verify that the DBS Lead has not moved from the desired location (e.g. by intraoperative imaging). Report all device-related incidents or quality concerns experienced with the use of these devices to firm at BSN.ComplaintCallCenter@bsci.com
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