Recall Z-1731-2026

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. · initiated March 2, 2026

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-149

Codes / lots: UDI-DI: 00841436111034; Lot Number: A228672

Reason for recall

There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

FDA-determined cause: Software change control

Action taken

An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated 3/2/26 was sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: CIVCO requests that you check your inventory for any eTRAX Needle Sensor for Aurora Trackers and complete the supplied response letter for the appropriate action. Please contact your distribution partner to return any existing inventory, or report its destruction by completing the attached response form. Please complete the enclosed response form even if you do not have any eTRAX Needle Sensor for Aurora Trackers remaining in your inventory to assist in our reconciliation process. Response forms can also be sent via email to distorder@civco.com. For questions, contact CIVCO at # 800-445-6741, or 319-248-6757. Type of Action by the Company: This notice is being communicated to all customers who have purchased an eTRAX Needle Sensor for Aurora Trackers from affected lots. CIVCO requests you provide this notification to the appropriate personnel within your facility. If the affected product was distributed outside of your organization, please notify those locations down to the medical facility level.

Details

Recall number
Z-1731-2026
Initiated
March 2, 2026
Posted by FDA
April 1, 2026
Product code
IYO – System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic
Quantity
2 units
Distribution
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
Recalling firm
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc., Kalona, IA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

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