Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Stryker brand GDC VORTX 2MM X 3MM Recalled by Stryker Neurovascular Due to Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates...

Date: November 4, 2013
Company: Stryker Neurovascular
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Neurovascular directly.

Affected Products

Stryker brand GDC VORTX 2MM X 3MM, Catalog Number: M00335302340; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Neurovascular

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report