AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3005099803-2025-06881
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- December 24, 2025
- Date of Event
- July 23, 2025
- Report Date
- January 14, 2026
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
- Product Code
- QXH
- UDI-DI
- 08714729904540
- PMA / PMN Number
- K150692
- Removal / Correction Number
- 3005099803-12192025-004-
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A150201 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF STENT FAILURE TO DEPLOY.
BLOCKS H7 (IF REMEDIAL ACT INIT, TYPE), H9 (CORRECTION/REMOVAL REPORTING #), AND H11 WERE UPDATED WITH THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON DECEMBER 19, 2025. BLOCKS D2A (COMMON DEVICE NAME) AND D2B (PRO CODE PRODUCT CODE)), AND G4 (PREMARKET / 510(K) #) WERE CORRECTED. BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A150201 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF STENT FAILURE TO DEPLOY. BLOCK H11: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC IS INITIATING A REMOVAL OF CERTAIN SIZES OF THE AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM (6MM X 8MM, 8MM X 8MM AND 20MM X 10MM) MANUFACTURED SINCE MARCH 1, 2025. THIS ACTION IS BEING TAKEN DUE TO INCREASED REPORTS OF STENT DEPLOYMENT AND EXPANSION ISSUES WITH THESE CONFIGURATIONS. THESE ISSUES ONLY OCCUR AT THE TIME OF STENT DELIVERY AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE NOTICED BY THE PHYSICIAN. PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH A SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED AXIOS STENT SHOULD CONTINUE TO FOLLOW STANDARD OF CARE AND ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE. A LETTER WAS SENT OUT TO MATERIALS MANAGERS/HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON 19-DEC-2025 TO IMMEDIATELY STOP FURTHER DISTRIBUTION OR USE OF ANY AFFECTED 6MM X 8MM, 8MM X 8MM AND 20MM X 10MM AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE LETTER INDICATES TO REMOVE THESE DEVICES FROM INVENTORY AND SEGREGATE THEM IN A SECURE LOCATION UNTIL THEY CAN BE RETURNED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC. THE REFERENCED AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM MET ALL SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL FOR DISTRIBUTIONS/SALE.
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM WAS TO BE IMPLANTED DURING A CHOLEDOCHO-DUODENOSTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE AXIOS DISTAL FLANGE WAS NOT OPENING. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION THAT AN AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM WAS TO BE IMPLANTED DURING A CHOLEDOCHO-DUODENOSTOMY PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE AXIOS DISTAL FLANGE WAS NOT OPENING. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2476999 | AXIOS STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM | GALLBLADDER DRAINAGE STENT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM | QXH | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | M00553520 | 0036548030 | 08714729904540 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |