Boston Scientific Recalls Spinal Cord Implant After 1,081 Serious Injuries
Boston Scientific issued a recall of its spinal cord pain implant, covering SC-2317-50 and SC-2317-70 devices. The FDA calls it the most serious type of recall and says the implant may cause serious injury or death; the company reported 1,081 serious injuries and no deaths as of May 27. It said the recall does not apply to already implanted devices, amid prior FDA alerts for other device recalls and planned restructuring.