Stryker Neurovascular recalls GDC-18 360 11MM X 30CM Detachable Coil Sterile; Model number: M0033471020SR0 Neurology: GDC 360 degree Detachable Coils…

Recall date

March 21, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1517-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Neurovascular

Sold / distributed

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…

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

GDC-18 360 11MM X 30CM Detachable Coil Sterile; Model number: M0033471020SR0 Neurology: GDC 360 degree Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that¿a 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.