—#144785

Product

GDC-10 360 SOFT 10MM X 20CM SR Detachable Coil Sterile; Model number: M0033471020SR0; Neurology: GDC 360 Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that because of their morphology, their location, or the patients general medical condition are considered by the treating neurosurgical team to be a) very high risk for management by traditional operative techniques, or b) inoperable.

FDA product code: HCG — Device, Neurovascular Embolization
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K042539
Affected lot / code info: Model number: M0033471020SR0; Lot codes: 17074659, 17581672, and 18617200.

Why it was recalled

The incorrect DFU was packaged with two lots of GDC 360 degree Detachable Coils.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

The firm, Stryker Neurovascular, sent an "URGENT: Field Safety Notification" dated 3/21/2016 via courier to its consignees/customers. The notification describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately check your inventory; follow the instructions listed in the Directions For Use (DFU); circulate and maintain the notice internally to all interested/affected parties; inform Stryker if any of the subject devices have been distributed; complete and return the FIELD SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION AKNOWLEDGMENT FORM to Stryker via fax at 1 (866) 876-4355 within 7 calendar days, as well as notify any other organizations that the device may have been distributed to. Should you have any queries concerning this matter contact Quality Manager at 510-413-2593 or email: Geraldine.ahern@stryker.com

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: OH, CO, WA, IL, MI, CA, TX and countries of: Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, Canada, Sweden, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Uruguay, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Brazil, Netherlands, and Ukraine.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-03-21
Terminated: 2016-07-05
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144785. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.