FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: Sterilmed Reprocessed Imaging Catheter Product Name: ACUSON, CATHETER ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 8FR FOR USE WITH SIEMENS SYSTEM Model/Catalog Number: ACU10135936 Software Version: N/A Product Description: ACUSON, CATHETER ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 8FR FOR USE WITH SIEMENS SYSTEM Component: N/A

Recall: Z-0574-2026 · Initiated October 8, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0574-2026
Event Number
97803
Firm
Sterilmed, Inc.
FEI Number
3011276773
Product Code
OWQ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Reprocessing Controls
Initiated
October 8, 2025
Posted
November 20, 2025
Address
5010 Cheshire Pkwy N, Ste 2, Plymouth, MN, 55446-4101

Description

Brand Name: Sterilmed Reprocessed Imaging Catheter Product Name: ACUSON, CATHETER ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 8FR FOR USE WITH SIEMENS SYSTEM Model/Catalog Number: ACU10135936 Software Version: N/A Product Description: ACUSON, CATHETER ACUNAV DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 8FR FOR USE WITH SIEMENS SYSTEM Component: N/A

Reason

Affected catheters were reprocessed beyond validated cycles. This may compromise device sterility or mechanical integrity of the device and can lead to severe adverse events such as infection, vascular injury or embolism.

Action

Initial phone call notification was performed 10/10/2025 to affected customers. Customers were instructed to immediately stop use of identified devices. Affected products should be segregated. Follow-up written notification was sent to customers on 10/17/25 which included instructions on how to return affected products.

Distribution

United States Only: Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah

Quantity

4