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Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 15MM, Catalog Number recallZ-0506-2014 · Stryker Neurovascular · initiated Nov 4, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in December 2013

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Stryker Neurovascular or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

FDA root cause category: Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment

What the company is doing

Stryker Neurovascular sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 4, 2013, all affected users. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and segregate the affected products. Customers with questions were instructed to contact via [email protected]. Or Fax the response form to 1-800-876-4355. For questions regarding this recall call 510-413-2500.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0506-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 4, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Dec 13, 2013
Recalling firm
Stryker Neurovascular
Product code
MJN
FDA submissions
K122576
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USa (nationwide) and Internationally to: Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Germany, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Australia, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Russia and Japan

Product description

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

17012263

Other devices under the same FDA submission

13 devices cleared under K122576 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 66888).

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