Stryker Neurovascular recalls AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheters (Catalog # INC-11597-115, 125, 132) due to potential breakage or kinking if improperly handled. These catheters are used for stroke treatment and must be handled carefully to avoid injury.
The firm has become aware of a potential problem that their Catheters may break/fracture and/or kink/bend if improperly removed from the packaging/dispenser hoop or during catheter use.
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheters that may break or kink if not handled properly during removal from packaging or use. This could lead to complications during stroke treatment, so proper handling is critical.
The catheters can break or kink if improperly removed from the packaging or during use. This could cause injury or complications during stroke treatment, especially since these devices are used in critical medical situations.
Healthcare professionals who use these catheters for stroke treatment are most at risk. Patients receiving this device for acute ischemic stroke may also be affected if the catheter breaks or kinks.
Check for the product name 'AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheter' with catalog numbers INC-11597-115, 125, or 132. These were manufactured for use by healthcare professionals and expire by November 29, 2021.
Verify the catalog number and expiration date on the catheter packaging to confirm if it is part of the recall.
Handle the catheter properly during removal from packaging and use to avoid breakage or kinking.
The catheter may break or kink if improperly removed from packaging or during use, which could lead to complications during stroke treatment.
Check the catalog number and expiration date on the packaging. If it matches the recalled items, handle it carefully to avoid breakage or kinking.
The catheter is safe if handled properly during removal from packaging and use. Improper handling could cause breakage or kinking.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker Neurovascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1621-2020 — Stryker Neurovascular Stryker Neurovascular Hello, I own a Stryker Neurovascular that is covered by recall Z-1621-2020 from Stryker Neurovascular. 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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