Stryker Neurovascular is recalling 43 units of its DAC Distal Access Catheter -038 136cm because they were released with endotoxin levels that exceeded safety specifications. This specialized medical device is a braided catheter used in neurovascular procedures to provide access to blood vessels. Affected units were distributed to healthcare facilities in 12 states between April and May 2024. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Lot #0000486382.
The presence of out-of-specification endotoxins can cause a serious inflammatory response or systemic infection (sepsis) when the device is used in the bloodstream. This poses a significant risk to patients undergoing neurovascular procedures, where sterility is critical.
Removal of affected product from inventory
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