Boston Scientific Pulls All Lotus TAVR Systems Off Shelves
Executive Summary
The worldwide voluntary removal comes in response to reports that the pin that connects the valve to the delivery system sometimes releases prematurely, most likely due to excess tension created during manufacturing.
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