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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 9, 2016

Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.

Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that could lead to hub leaks in the resulting product.

Recall #
Z-0338-2017
Affected scope
1478 devices, all models and lot numbers.
Initiated
October 5, 2016
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Stryker Neurovascular recalled Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: B… - a moderate-severity action.

Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: B… was recalled by Stryker Neurovascular in November 9, 2016. Reason: Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0338-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Neurovascular issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 9, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0338-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0338-2017) was formally reported on November 9, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 5, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Neurovascular is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fremont, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1478 devices, all models and lot numbers..

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that could lead to hub leaks in the resulting product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, IL, OH and Internationally to: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CZECH REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY INDIA IRAN ISR…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1478 devices, all models and lot numbers.

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.

Reason for recall

Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that could lead to hub leaks in the resulting product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0338-2017
Date reported November 9, 2016
Date initiated October 5, 2016
Recalling firm Stryker Neurovascular
Firm location Fremont, CA
Affected scope 1478 devices, all models and lot numbers.
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, IL, OH and Internationally to: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CZECH REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY INDIA IRAN ISRAEL ITALIA JAPAN …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1478 devices, all models and lot numbers. units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Guider Softip XF; GUIDER/40DEG XF/6FR/90CM, Model number: H965100420. Cardiology: Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF Guide Catheters are intended to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the neurovascular system.. Recalled by Stryker Neurovascular. Units affected: 1478 devices, all models and lot numbers..
Why was this product recalled?
Firm became aware of potentially defective Guider Guide Catheters due to a manufacturing non-conformance that could lead to hub leaks in the resulting product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0338-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, IL, OH and Internationally to: ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHILE CZECH REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY INDIA IRAN ISRAEL ITALIA JAPAN MEXICO NETHERLANDS NORWAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND RUSSIA SERBIA SINGAPORE SLOVAKIA SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH KOREA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND TUNISIA TURKEY UK URUGUAY VIETNAM..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0338-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 9, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.