Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific says a cyberattack disrupted some of its IT systems and global operations, including order processing and shipping (Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer)

Boston Scientific, a medical device manufacturer, has experienced a cyberattack that has disrupted some of its IT systems and global operations. The incident, which was discovered on Tuesday, has caused limitations of access to certain information systems and business applications, affecting the company's ability to process and ship customer orders.

According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the company is investigating the incident with third-party infosec experts and is working to contain the threat. The full scope, nature, and impacts of the cyberattack, including operational and financial impacts, remain unknown, and the company does not have a timeline for full restoration.

The cyberattack has caused Boston Scientific shares to decline by more than 4% on Wednesday morning. The company, which treats around 48 million patients a year, has not provided information on whether patients are affected by the cyberattack or what steps they should take.

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