# FDA recall Z-1740-2024

> **Stryker Neurovascular** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-04-03.

## Product

The Distal Access Catheter is a single-lumen, braided shaft, variable stiffness catheter with radiopaque marker on the distal end and a luer hub on the proximal end. The catheter shaft has a hydrophilic coating to reduce friction during use. Device dimensions and configuration are shown on the product label. A rotating hemostasis valve with side-arm adapter is provided with each catheter. The rotating hemostasis valve is typically  y  shaped with a female luer lock and a manual hemostasis valve. The female port allows for aspiration and contrast injections while the hemostasis valve allows direct arterial access when using other devices such as guidewires and/or interventional devices.

## Reason for recall

Stryker Neurovascular is recalling their DAC-  Distal Access Catheter -038 136cm, a Distal Access Catheter by removal. The reason for the recall is: the  DAC Lot #0000486382 was released with out-of-specification endotoxin results.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of TX, FL, NJ, CO, LA, NC, AL, PA, MI, MS, SC, IL.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1740-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Stryker Neurovascular
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-04-03
- **Report date:** 2024-05-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1740-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1740-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1740-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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