Stryker Neurovascular AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath: Brittle Catheter Risk
Stryker Neurovascular recalls AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath (70cm, 80cm, 90cm) due to brittle catheter shaft that may fracture during use. Affected medical devices sold in the US.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A design related issue can contribute to the device exhibiting brittle behavior. This behavior may result in fractures of the catheter shaft.
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What happened, in plain English
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling three sizes of AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath catheters because they can become brittle and fracture, potentially causing injury during medical procedures. This risk affects doctors and medical staff using these devices in hospitals and clinics. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/68296-stryker-neurovascular-axs-infinity-ls-plus-long-sheath-brittle-catheter.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/68296-stryker-neurovascular-axs-infinity-ls-plus-long-sheath-brittle-catheter · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1708-2019
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“Stryker Neurovascular AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath: Brittle Catheter Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/68296-stryker-neurovascular-axs-infinity-ls-plus-long-sheath-brittle-catheter. Based on FDA recall #Z-1708-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1708-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter shaft can become brittle due to a design issue, which may cause it to fracture during medical procedures. Fractures could lead to complications like bleeding or damage to blood vessels.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using these catheters during procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these devices may also be affected if the catheter fractures during treatment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath with model numbers INC-11196-70 (70cm), INC-11196-80 (80cm), or INC-11196-90 (90cm). These devices were sold in the US and are used for medical procedures.
- Brand
Stryker Neurovascular- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for the model number on the device label: INC-11196-70, INC-11196-80, or INC-11196-90.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Stryker Neurovascular customer service at 855-91-NEURO (916-3876) for further assistance.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 42 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S Nationwide Distribution - PA, VA, TX, CA, FL, AR, TN, MI, NY, IL, NC, KY, WV, OH, MO, AZ, GA, WA, VT, DC, SC, NJ, MN, OK, MD, AL, LA, MA, DE, IN, OR, RI, SD, MS, WI, ID, UT, CO, IA, KS, CT, NE, NM” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, 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 2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1708-2019 (April 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1708-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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