The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2426-2018·Announced 2018-07-18

Stryker Recalls Reprocessed Coronary Sinus Diagnostic Catheters

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 2,722 reprocessed Coronary Sinus Diagnostic EP Catheters because thrombogenicity tests showed they did not meet non-thrombogenic specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a failure to meet non-thrombogenic specifications, which poses a risk of harm (thrombosis) even though no injuries are reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 2,722 units of the Coronary Sinus (CS) Uni-Directional Diagnostic Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter, catalog numbers D135303 and D135304. These reprocessed catheters are indicated for electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures, specifically for stimulation and recording in the coronary sinus.

The recall was initiated because thrombogenicity test results demonstrated that both the test devices and control devices did not meet the internal specification of being non-thrombogenic. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including US Nationwide and Canada.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected catheters and contact Stryker Sustainability Solutions for further instructions. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Coronary Sinus (CS) Uni-Directional Diagnostic Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter, catalog numbers D135303 and D135304. Product Usage: The Reprocessed CS Diagnostic EP Catheter is indicated for electrophysiological mapping of cardiac structures; i.e., stimulation and recording o
Affected units
2,722

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.