Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-0512-2014Class II

Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 7MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC07150; Product is manufactured by Stryker...

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2013-11-04 / Terminated / root cause: software

Stryker Neurovascular began a recall of Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 7MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC07150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0512-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Corp.
Product
Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 7MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC07150; 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.
Product code
MJN Catheter, Intravascular Occluding, Temporary
Reason for recall
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 tag
software
FDA root cause
Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
Action
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.
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 codes and lots
17010924

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0512-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0494-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0495-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0496-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0497-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0498-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0499-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0500-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0501-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0502-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0503-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0504-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0505-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0506-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0507-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0508-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0509-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0510-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0511-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0512-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated