Stryker Disposable 5 Lead Cable Recall: Risk of Improper Function
Stryker recalls disposable 5 lead cable and lead wire systems that may contain reprocessed ECG leads not approved for reuse, potentially causing device malfunction.
Lower-risk recall
Disposable 5 lead cable and lead wire system package that should contain lead systems, lead telemetry systems and a dual connect cable, may in fact contain, different ECG Leads, which are not approved for reprocessing, but that may have been reprocessed, which may lead to devices not performing as intended.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker is recalling disposable 5 lead cable and lead wire systems that may contain reprocessed ECG leads not approved for reprocessing. This could cause medical devices to not function properly during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54701-stryker-disposable-5-lead-cable-recall-risk-of-improper-function.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54701-stryker-disposable-5-lead-cable-recall-risk-of-improper-function · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2689-2024
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“Stryker Disposable 5 Lead Cable Recall: Risk of Improper Function.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54701-stryker-disposable-5-lead-cable-recall-risk-of-improper-function. Based on FDA recall #Z-2689-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2689-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled cable packages may contain ECG leads that have been reprocessed but are not approved for reuse. This could lead to medical devices not performing as intended during patient monitoring.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using these specific cable systems for ECG monitoring are most at risk if they use the recalled items. Patients receiving care with these systems could experience improper device function.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model reference LW-309DS50/5A on the packaging. The lot numbers listed in the recall include specific sequences like 0000111423 through 13325718.
- Brand
Stryker- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the model reference LW-309DS50/5A and lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your item is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 12 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, WY, AZ, CA, LA, TX, MI, OR, CO, MS, TN, WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 57 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any safety risks from using this product?
The recall indicates a potential risk of medical devices not functioning properly, but the official notice does not describe a risk of injury or serious harm.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2689-2024 (July 2, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2689-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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