Stryker recalls Daig Livewire Steerable BDB catheters with incomplete sterile seals that could compromise safety during medical procedures. Affected units include specific product numbers and lot codes.
Incomplete seals on sterile product
Stryker is recalling Daig Livewire Steerable BDB catheters that have incomplete sterile seals. This could lead to contamination or infection during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
Incomplete seals on the catheter could allow contamination during medical procedures. This might lead to infections or other complications if the catheter is not properly sterilized.
Healthcare professionals using the Daig Livewire Steerable BDB catheter for electrophysiology procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for product number 401918 and lot numbers 4101996 or 4175347 on the catheter packaging or label. The catheter is a reprocessed electrophysiology catheter from Stryker Sustainability Solutions.
Verify the product number (401918) and lot numbers (4101996, 4175347) on the catheter label.
The catheter has incomplete seals on the sterile product, which could lead to contamination during medical procedures.
Look for product number 401918 and lot numbers 4101996 or 4175347 on the catheter label.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Stryker for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2198-2026 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2198-2026 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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