Stryker Trevo XP ProVue Retriever: Risk of Stent Retriever Separation During Use
Stryker recalls specific models of Trevo XP ProVue Retriever due to increased risk of stent retriever separation from core wire during procedures, potentially leaving devices in vasculature. Affected units include certain sizes and reference numbers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Increase in fracture complaints of the flexible, tapered core wire, resulting in stent retriever separation from the core wire during use. The stent retriever can be left behind in the vasculature.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker is recalling specific models of Trevo XP ProVue Retriever devices because the flexible core wire can separate during use, potentially leaving the stent retriever inside blood vessels. This could cause serious complications for patients undergoing vascular procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64242-stryker-trevo-xp-provue-retriever-risk-of-stent-retriever-separation.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64242-stryker-trevo-xp-provue-retriever-risk-of-stent-retriever-separation · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0114-2021
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“Stryker Trevo XP ProVue Retriever: Risk of Stent Retriever Separation During Use.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64242-stryker-trevo-xp-provue-retriever-risk-of-stent-retriever-separation. Based on FDA recall #Z-0114-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0114-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The flexible, tapered core wire in these devices can separate from the stent retriever during use, which may leave the stent retriever inside blood vessels. This could cause blockages or other complications if not properly removed.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the Trevo XP ProVue Retriever during vascular procedures are most at risk. Patients who have recently received the recalled device may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the following reference numbers: 90182 (4MM x 20MM), 90185 (4MM x 30MM), or 90186 (6MM x 25MM). Also look for specific lot numbers and procedure pack references listed in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Check Device Reference
Verify the reference number on your device to see if it matches the recalled models listed in the recall notice.
Contact Stryker
Reach out to Stryker directly for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 46 states and D.C., and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “U.S.: PA, OH, AK, NY, VA, IL, CA, NJ, AL, NV, FL, KY, AR, MA, TX, MI, NC, TN, WI, WA, AZ, OR, GA, VT, UT, DC, MO, IN, OK, NH, LA, HI, DE, SC, MS, RI, MD, SD, KS, ID, CO, CT, IA, NM, WV, MN, GU, NE. Foreign: New Zealand, Argentina, Estonia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Can I keep using this device?
No, affected devices should not be used until Stryker provides instructions on how to handle them safely.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0114-2021 (September 21, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0114-2021 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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