Boston Scientific Reports Global Disruption After Cyberattack

Medical device maker Boston Scientific has confirmed that a cyberattack disrupted access to some of its information technology systems and business applications, affecting operations worldwide.

In a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Massachusetts-based company said it began experiencing “disruptions and limitations of access” to systems critical for its operations on Tuesday.

Boston Scientific said the incident has affected its ability to process orders and ship products. The company has not confirmed whether the disruption has affected patients who use its implanted medical devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators.

Medical Device Company Investigating Cyber Incident

Boston Scientific said its investigation into the incident is ongoing and that it does not yet have a timeline for fully restoring affected systems.

The company has not disclosed the cause of the cyberattack or whether customer or patient information was compromised. A company spokesperson shared the public statement but did not provide additional details about patient impact or recommended actions for device users.

Boston Scientific provides medical technologies used in areas including cardiovascular care and treats millions of patients annually, according to information published by the company.

Cyberattacks Targeting Healthcare Technology Firms

The incident adds Boston Scientific to a growing list of healthcare and medical technology companies affected by cyberattacks. Other medical device manufacturers, including Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic and Stryker, have also faced cybersecurity incidents.

Local reports in Ireland said employees at Boston Scientific’s Cork campus were sent home after network communications were disrupted. The report said thousands of staff were affected by the outage.

Public internet records indicate that Boston Scientific relies on major cloud and technology providers, including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, for parts of its corporate infrastructure.

The company continues to investigate the attack while working to restore affected systems and resume normal operations.