Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 31, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Stryker
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Stryker
- Product type
- BrainPath Shephard's Hook
- Model numbers
- NN-8024, NN-8025, NN-8026, NN-8042
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 31, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
December 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Tape used to secure components within packaging contains latex, despite products being labeled as latex-free. Latex could potentially cause an allergic reaction.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Stryker Corporation or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
BrainPath is a neurosurgical retracting device used during cranial procedures to gently hold brain tissue. It is typically used by surgical teams in hospitals.
Why This Is Dangerous
Latex in the packaging tape can cause an allergic reaction if exposed to patients or handlers. The hazard arises from a labeling mismatch with latex-containing components.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects 39,148 units distributed globally. Hospitals and surgical centers must verify inventory and potentially replace packaging materials to prevent latex exposure during handling.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check model numbers NN-8024, NN-8025, NN-8026, NN-8042.
- Review lot numbers and UDI-DI where applicable.
- Inspect packaging for latex-containing tape while awaiting recall instructions.
Where to find product info
Recall notices are available via the FDA enforcement page linked in the recall notice and the manufacturer’s communications.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement details will be provided by Stryker through official recall channels. Processing times vary by facility.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to your hospital's regulatory/compliance office.
- File a report with the appropriate regulatory authority if guidance is not provided in a timely manner.
How to prevent similar issues
- For future purchases, verify latex-free labeling on packaging and documentation.
- Coordinate with procurement to source latex-free packaging where possible.
- Maintain a log of recall communications and inventory checks.
Documentation advice
Keep copy of the recall notice, model numbers, UDI-DI, lot numbers, and any correspondence with the manufacturer.
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Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Worldwide distribution including US nationwide and listed countries
- Latex in tape packaging despite latex-free labeling
- NN-8024, NN-8025, NN-8026, NN-8042 models affected
- Manufactured by Stryker; NICO BrainPath line
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