Boston Scientific recalling all models of its Fetch 2 aspiration catheter.

Cardiovascular Business (4/11, Casey) reported that “Boston Scientific voluntarily recalled all models of its Fetch 2 aspiration catheter after receiving complaints of shaft breakage during procedures to remove small blood clots from the coronary arteries.”

        ACC.org (4/12, 8K) reports, “The thrombectomy catheter...was manufactured between June 11, 2014 and Feb. 19, 2016.”

        Fierce Medical Devices (4/11, Lawrence, 144) reported that “the recall...has been classified as Class I by the FDA.”