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flag Boston Scientific issues a high-risk recall for POLARx catheters due to reports of severe injuries and deaths.

flag Boston Scientific is updating instructions for its POLARx cryoablation catheters used in atrial fibrillation treatments after reports of severe esophageal injuries, including seven injuries and four deaths. flag The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type, due to the risk of severe health issues or death if the updated guidelines are not followed. flag The new instructions emphasize the risk of atrio-esophageal fistula and provide practices to minimize this risk during procedures.

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