Stryker recalls BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable catheters with incomplete sterile seals that could compromise safety during medical procedures. Affected units include specific product numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Incomplete seals on sterile product
Stryker is recalling BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable catheters that have incomplete sterile seals. This could lead to contamination during medical procedures, posing a risk to patient safety.
Incomplete seals on the catheter could allow contamination during medical procedures. This might lead to infections or other complications for patients receiving the procedure.
Medical professionals using the BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable catheter for electrophysiology procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing these procedures may be affected if the catheter is used without proper sterilization.
Check for the product number 200344 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The catheter has a unique device identifier (UDI) 00885825003135.
Verify the product number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall is due to incomplete seals on the sterile product, which could compromise safety during medical procedures.
Check the product number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your catheter is affected. If it is, contact Stryker for further instructions.
The recall indicates a risk of contamination during medical procedures, but the specific injury mechanism is not clearly described in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2176-2026 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2176-2026 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.
