The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0505-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with use-by dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the specific hazard is a labeling error regarding shelf-life data without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific medical devices, including the Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 10MM microcatheter, Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheters, GDC 10, 18 Coils, GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coils, GDC 18-Fibered VoliX Shape Coils, and TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters. These products are intended for use in the neurovasculature and peripheral vasculature for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The recall was initiated because the products were shipped with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. According to the source text, all affected products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Russia, and Japan. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific catalog numbers and stop using the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 10MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04100; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intend

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 17011012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Stryker Neurovascular under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 19 products in this recall →