Class 1 Recall: Boston Scientific NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System

For more information contact:
Tim Edwards
(901) 527-4673
tedwards@gewwlaw.com

AUG 14, 2008 (Memphis, TN) – On June 6, 2008, medical device company Boston Scientific® issued a Class 1 recall for its NexStent Monorail®, NexStent Carotid Stent® and Monorail Delivery System®.  The product was manufactured from June 12, 2007 through May 2, 2008 and distributed from June 19, 2007 through May 5, 2008. Read the FDA recall HERE.

This device is used in patients to treat a blockage (stenosis) in the carotid artery, known as carotid artery disease. The two carotid arteries (located on either side of the neck) supply blood to the brain. The device is used in a procedure called carotid artery stenting (CAS), in which the physician places the self-expanding stent in the carotid artery to keep the artery open and to help prevent future narrowing of the artery.

This device has been recalled because the tip of the stent delivery system may detach from the delivery system during the procedure. This could lead to increased procedure time, cause vessel wall injury, stroke and/or emergency surgery to remove the detached tip.

You may have received a letter from Boston Scientific describing the recall and condition.  If you have been physically or emotionally injured as a result of a NexStent Monorail®, NexStent Carotid Stent® and Monorail Delivery System® from Boston Scientific, please contact us for a free case evaluation today: call Tim Edwards at (901) 527-4673 or send an e-mail today by clicking HERE.