Hospitals across the Netherlands have suspended non-emergency heart catheterisation procedures following a recall of a syringe adapter used in the treatment. The faulty connector — used to guide catheters during procedures such as stent placement and coronary artery imaging — can allow air to enter the system or shed plastic fragments, potentially causing embolism or death. The recall was ordered by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after more than 200 complaints against manufacturer Medline between June 2023 and February 2026; emergency cardiac care continues using limited alternative supplies, while the Dutch Cardiology Association works to secure safe replacements as quickly as possible.