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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0916-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Stryker Reprocessed EP Catheters Recalled for EEPROM Chip Error

Stryker is recalling 170 reprocessed EP catheters because an EEPROM chip error may occur when used with CARTO navigation systems.

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. The source text describes a potential software error code (EEPROM chip error) without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 170 units of Reprocessed BW Lasso 2515 NAV eco Variable Diagnostic EP Catheters, Reference D134301. These sterile, prescription-only medical devices are indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures for recording or stimulation only.

The recall is being issued because an EEPROM chip error code may occur when the catheters are used with compatible CARTO EP Navigation Systems version 2.3 or higher. The affected devices were distributed nationwide to medical facilities in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as to Canada.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected catheters and contact Stryker Sustainability Solutions for instructions on return or replacement. The specific serial numbers affected are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Sustainability Solutions Reprocessed BW Lasso 2515 NAV eco Variable Diagnostic EP Catheters, Ref D134301, Sterile, Rx. The Reprocessed 2515 NAV eco Variable Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters are indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the card
Manufacturer
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Category
Medical Device — Cardiac Catheter
Hazard
Affected units
170

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 (20)

  • Serial numbers 2451387
  • 2484264
  • 2484471
  • 2486823
  • 2487380
  • 2488350
  • 2490592
  • 2490605
  • 2492930
  • 2494064
  • 2494067
  • 2495242
  • 2495335
  • 2495337
  • 2495339
  • 2500403
  • 2500911
  • 2510524
  • 2518512
  • 2523848

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 16 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions 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 2 products in this recall →

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