Boston Scientific Recall of Spinal Cord Stimulator Leads Tied to More than 1,000 Injuries

Boston Scientific recall of spinal cord stimulator leads tied to more than 1,000 injuries

A problem with the leads could cause inadequate stimulation, Boston Scientific said. In the worst case, leads may need to be removed or replaced.

Boston Scientific Pulls Unused Spinal Cord Stimulator Leads Tied to Fractures, but Implanted Devices Stay in Place

FDA labeled Boston Scientific's Infinion CX lead removal a Class I recall after 1,081 serious injuries. Implanted leads are not affected.

Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Recall Issued After More Than 1,000 Serious Injuries

Certain Infinion CX spinal cord stimulator leads from Boston Scientific have been recalled after more than 1,000 serious injuries were linked to fractures that may disrupt stimulation and require additional surgery.