CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 4 May 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
SpaceOAR System, UPN SO-1010, SO-2101, SO-3101, and SO recalled
Boston Scientific is recalling SpaceOAR System, UPN SO-1010, SO-2101, SO-3101, and SO-4101, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Feb 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1002-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89862
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 24 Feb 2022
- FDA classified
- 25 Apr 2022
- Reported
- 4 May 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Apr 2022 | Classified by FDA | +60 days |
| 4 May 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Users need to be aware that embolism is a possible adverse event associated with hydrogel misplacements. Updated IFU provides new procedural instructions, warnings and precautions that describe steps to verify correct placement of the hydrogel following implantation, as well as technique recommendations for the proper placement of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue.
Product as listed by the FDA
SpaceOAR System, UPN SO-1010, SO-2101, SO-3101, and SO-4101. Used to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is SpaceOAR System, UPN SO-1010, SO-2101, SO-3101, and SO-4101 recalled?
Yes. Boston Scientific recalled SpaceOAR System, UPN SO-1010, SO-2101, SO-3101, and SO-4101 on 24 Feb 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1002-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Users need to be aware that embolism is a possible adverse event associated with hydrogel misplacements. Updated IFU provides new procedural instructions, warnings and precautions that describe steps to verify correct placement of the hydrogel following implantation, as well as technique recommendations for the proper placement of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue.
Which lots are affected?
UPN SO-1010, GTIN 00864661000157, Batch Numbers: 25512955, 25512956, 25608548, 25646105, 25652246, 25676663, 25676664, 25681783, 25814685, 25814686, 25814687, 25822800, 25822812, 25822814, 25822815, 25822818, 25846481, 26059500, 26199152, 26199153, 26199154, 26199155, 26223961, 26223962, 26223963, 26223964, 26223965, 26249663, 26296567, 26296568, 26330692, 26330693, 26330694, 26330695, 26360535, 26360536, 26392679, 26450673, 26450674, 26450675, 26479093, 26514195, 26514196, 26514197, 26514198, 26552142, 26552143, 26552144, 26552145, 26552146, 26552147, 26552148, 26552149, 26552150, 26559675, 26582245, 26582246, 26582247, 26582248, 26604083, 26604084, 26604085, 26620165, 26620166, 26747082, 26747083, 26747084, 26810389, 26810390, 26840623, 26840624, 26891606, 26891607, 26942179, 26943300, 26962856, 26962857, 27092550, 27092551, 27092552, 27123363, 27164903, 27164904, 27208217, 27224418, 27251110, 27251111, 27290123, 27290124, 27290125, 27290126, 27705892, 27705893, 27777685, 27777686, 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Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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