The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0508-2014·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 issue is a labeling error regarding shelf-life dates 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 30MM microcatheter, Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter, GDC 10, 18 Coils, GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil, GDC 18-Fibered VoliX Shape Coil, and TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters. These products are intended for use in the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

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

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to countries such as Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these products should stop using them and contact Stryker Neurovascular for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 30MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04300; 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)

  • 17010705

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 →