ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0085-2027 ยท NLH Catheter, Recording, Electrode, Reprocessed

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

BARD EP XT DECAPOLAR STEERABLE, DIAGNOSTIC EP CATHETER, 6F, LARGE 4.0, 10, 2-5-2MM, REF: 201007

DateOct 5, 2026 (initiated Aug 18, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDiagnostic electrophysiology (EP) catheter may have a breached sterile barrier on the straight seal side of the primary pouch, which if used could lead to particulate embolization, infection, thrombus or ganuloma formation from particulate matter.
Root causePackaging process control
ActionOn 8/18/2026, the recall notice was mailed to the customer asking them to do the following: 1) Inform individuals within your organization who need to be aware of this action. 2) Quarantine and return affected product to the firm. 4) Complete and return the Business Reply Form via email to SSSPFA@stryker.com Questions can be directed to the firm via email, SSSPFA@stryker.com, or via phone 800-624-4422.
Quantity10
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the state of NJ.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K030187REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Alliance Medical, Inc., Sep 24, 2003