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Boston Scientific left nursing its bottom line after cyberattack

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Boston Scientific left nursing its bottom line after cyberattack

Boston Scientific disclosed on September 8, 2026 that an August 25 cyberattack will force it to miss third-quarter and full-year sales growth and earnings guidance. The intrusion disrupted order processing, shipping, and manufacturing operations globally, though the company has restored most distribution centers and manufacturing sites. The attacker's identity, initial access method, and whether data was compromised remain unknown, with full recovery timeline still undetermined.

Why it matters: Medical device supply chain professionals and investors need to monitor Boston Scientific's October 28 earnings call for updated financial impact and recovery timelines, as device shortages or delays may affect hospital procurement and patient care workflows.

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