—#124014

Product

Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 4MM X 7MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC04070; 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 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.

FDA product code: MJN — Catheter, Intravascular Occluding, Temporary
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K122576
Affected lot / code info: 17010792, 17010836, 17010880

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment

Action the firm took

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 NeuroComplaints@stryker.com. Or Fax the response form to 1-800-876-4355. For questions regarding this recall call 510-413-2500.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Neurovascular
Address: 47900 Bayside Pkwy, Fremont, California 94538-6515

Distribution

Distribution pattern: 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

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-11-04
Posted by FDA: 2013-12-13
Terminated: 2014-08-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #124014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.