A major cybersecurity incident at medical-device maker Boston Scientific is disrupting operations and could weigh on the company's 2026 financial performance, highlighting growing cybersecurity risks across the healthcare industry.

Cyberattack Disrupts Medical-Device Operations

Boston Scientific said it discovered the cybersecurity incident on August 25, affecting parts of its information-technology systems. The disruption caused network outages that affected manufacturing and order processing at the company.

The company has since restored operations at major distribution centers and sterilization facilities, while manufacturing has resumed at most locations. However, Boston Scientific said the full financial impact remains uncertain.

Healthcare Cybersecurity Under Growing Pressure

The incident comes as cyberattacks increasingly target healthcare companies and their technology infrastructure. Medical-device manufacturers depend on interconnected systems for production, distribution, customer orders and healthcare supply chains, making prolonged outages potentially costly.

Boston Scientific said it expects to provide a more detailed update with its third-quarter results on October 28. The company is also working to address order backlogs and recover some lost revenue as operations return to normal.

The episode underscores how healthcare cybersecurity, medical-device security and digital infrastructure resilience are becoming increasingly important issues for U.S. hospitals, manufacturers and patients.