Boston Scientific is recalling implanted drug-infusion devices after the FDA issued a warning regarding Boston Scientifics' manufacturing quality control standards. These ports are implanted under the skin and deliver drugs, such as chemotherapy, through a catheter that is attached to a vein.

The company has advised doctors to consider surgery for patients to have the recalled port removed. The FDA has received several reports of these devices causing leakage or breakage, which prompted a detailed investigation into Boston Scientifics' manufacturing and regulatory processes. Boston Scientific has issued a voluntary product recall of both valved and nonvalved ports including the Vaxcel Low Profile Infusion Port.

Last year, Boston Scientific announced three product recalls for similar manufacturing problems with their popular cardiac stents. Boston Scientific is a developer and manufacturer of innovative medical products such as catheters, valved and nonvalved implantable ports, stents, and other devices.

If you have an implantable port or stent from Boston Scientific and have experienced a device malfunction or feel you qualify for damages or remedies that might be awarded in a possible Boston Scientific Corp. class action or lawsuit, please contact us.

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