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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 12, 2024

The Synchro SELECT Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and are available in straight and pre-shaped versions. The outside diameters of the guidewires are 0.014in. The guidewires are compatible with existing microcatheters used in common procedures such as those used in endovascular diagnosis and therapy of neurovascular disease. The distal portion of the guidewire tip is radiopaque. For lubricity, the distal portion of the device is coated with a hydrophilic polyme

Stryker Neurovascular has observed an increased frequency of PTFE coating damage occurring on the Synchro Guidewires that may be caused by the practice of backloading the guidewir…

Recall #
Z-1940-2024
Affected scope
41,074
Initiated
April 18, 2024
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Stryker Neurovascular recalled The Synchro SELECT Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and … - a moderate-severity action.

The Synchro SELECT Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and … was recalled by Stryker Neurovascular in June 12, 2024. Reason: Stryker Neurovascular has observed an increased frequency of PTFE coating damage occurring on the Synchro Gui…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1940-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Neurovascular issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Stryker Neurovascular has observed an increased frequency of PTFE coating damage occurring on the Synchro Gui….

Moderate
severity level
41K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 12, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1940-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

The Synchro SELECT Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and are available in straight and pre-shaped versions. The outside diameters of the guidewires are 0.014in. The guidewires are compatible with existing microcatheters used in common procedures such as those used in endovascular diagnosis and therapy of neurovascular disease. The distal portion of the guidewire tip is radiopaque. For lubricity, the distal portion of the device is coated with a hydrophilic polymer and the proximal portion of the guidewire is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The torque device included with the guidewire attaches to the proximal end of the wire and functions as a steering guide. Rotation of this device facilitates guidewire placement into the appropriate vessel by precise directional manipulation of the guidewire tip. The introducer included with the guidewire is intended to aid insertion of the guidewire into the catheter hub and/or hemostasis valve.

Reason for recall

Stryker Neurovascular has observed an increased frequency of PTFE coating damage occurring on the Synchro Guidewires that may be caused by the practice of backloading the guidewire through the optional introducer accessory. This issue is limited to certain lots of the Synchro Guidewire that contain an older version of the introducer accessory. Due to variation in the manufacturing process of the supplier of the introducer accessory, certain lots of introducers have sharper than intended edges that can peel off the PTFE coating when physicians use a technique known as backloading. Users with impacted product in their inventory are cautioned not to use this backloading technique.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1940-2024
Date reported June 12, 2024
Date initiated April 18, 2024
Recalling firm Stryker Neurovascular
Firm location Fremont, CA
Affected scope 41,074
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, NY, MD, CA, KY, WI, OR, NE, SC, MA, MO, CT, ID, PA, TN, FL, NC, AL, IA, OK, VA, IL, OH, NH, MN, ND, KS, NJ, WV, IN, GA, HI, AR, UT, LA, MI, WA, NV, CO, AZ, DC, VT, ME, D…

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

Scale of Impact

41,074 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The Synchro SELECT Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and are available in straight and pre-shaped versions. The outside diameters of the guidewires are 0.014in. The guidewires are compatible with existing microcatheters used in common procedures such as those used in endovascular diagnosis and therapy of neurovascular disease. The distal portion of the guidewire tip is radiopaque. For lubricity, the distal portion of the device is coated with a hydrophilic polymer and the proximal portion of the guidewire is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The torque device included with the guidewire attaches to the proximal end of the wire and functions as a steering guide. Rotation of this device facilitates guidewire placement into the appropriate vessel by precise directional manipulation of the guidewire tip. The introducer included with the guidewire is intended to aid insertion of the guidewire into the catheter hub and/or hemostasis valve.. Recalled by Stryker Neurovascular. Units affected: 41,074.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Stryker Neurovascular has observed an increased frequency of PTFE coating damage occurring on the Synchro Guidewires that may be caused by the practice of backloading the guidewire through the optional introducer accessory. This issue is limited to certain lots of the Synchro Guidewire that contain an older version of the introducer accessory. Due to variation in the manufacturing process of the supplier of the introducer accessory, certain lots of introducers have sharper than intended edges that can peel off the PTFE coating when physicians use a technique known as backloading. Users with impacted product in their inventory are cautioned not to use this backloading technique.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1940-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, NY, MD, CA, KY, WI, OR, NE, SC, MA, MO, CT, ID, PA, TN, FL, NC, AL, IA, OK, VA, IL, OH, NH, MN, ND, KS, NJ, WV, IN, GA, HI, AR, UT, LA, MI, WA, NV, CO, AZ, DC, VT, ME, DE, AK, WY, MT, NM, SD, MS, RI, GU and the countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, ICELAND, INDIA, IRAN, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALIA, JAPAN, JORDAN, KUWAIT, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NORTHERN IRELAND, NORWAY, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TURKEY, UAE, UK..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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