Stryker recalls BARD Dynamic Deca Steerable catheters with incomplete sterile seals that could lead to infection during medical procedures. Affected units have specific UDI and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Incomplete seals on sterile product
Stryker is recalling certain BARD Dynamic Deca Steerable catheters due to incomplete seals on the sterile product. This could lead to infection during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly. Affected units have specific UDI and lot numbers.
Incomplete seals on the sterile product can allow contaminants to enter the catheter during processing, increasing the risk of infection during medical procedures. The hazard is specific to the sterile packaging integrity.
Medical professionals who use these catheters during procedures are most at risk. Patients using the recalled catheters could face infection if the seal is compromised.
Check for the product name 'BARD Dynamic Deca Steerable' with UDI 00885825003845 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 3021656, 4158368, etc.).
Immediately stop using any recalled catheters with the specified UDI and lot numbers to prevent infection risk.
The product is BARD Dynamic Deca Steerable, a reprocessed electrophysiology catheter.
Affected lot numbers include 3021656, 4158368, 4305347, 4457640, 4560383, and others as listed in the recall notice.
Check the UDI (00885825003845) and lot numbers on your catheter against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2174-2026 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2174-2026 from Stryker. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
