Recall Z-3192-2024
Argon Medical Devices, Inc · initiated July 2, 2024
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X
Codes / lots: REF/Box UDI-DI/Unit UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration Date): 360-1080-01/20886333004373/00886333004379/11563436(22-Mar-2027), 11568010(16-Apr-2027), 11568790(1-May-2027), 11569552(7-May-2027), 11572560(20-May-2027) 360-1080-02/20886333224009/00886333224005/11563678(22-Mar-27), 11562475(05-Mar-27), 11562476(14-Mar-27), 11566932(08-Apr-27), 11567139(11-Apr-27), 11568361(16-Apr-27), 11569013(23-Apr-27), 11569844(29-Apr-27), 11571094(02-May-27), 11572044(08-May-27), 11572886(26-May-27); 360-1080-03/20886333224016/00886333224012/11569845(22-Apr-27), 11562477(04-Mar-27), 11564861(26-Mar-27), 11567888(12-Apr-27), 11568554(18-Apr-27), 11570075(04-May-27); 360-1580-01/20886333004359/00886333004355/11563438(21-Mar-2027), 11563439(19-Mar-2027); 360-1580-02/20886333224023/00886333224029/11562478(14-Mar-27), 11563440(18-Mar-27), 11563682(20-Mar-27), 11565238(03-Apr-27), 11566882(09-Apr-27), 11570132(01-May-27), 11570814(09-May-27), 11573339(20-May-27); 360-1580-03/20886333224030/00886333224036/11570288(02-May-27), 11563442(20-Mar-27), 11566173(03-Apr-27), 11566883(10-Apr-27), 11568153(16-Apr-27), 11570813(08-May-27); 360-2080-01/20886333004342/00886333004348/11563564(26-Mar-2027), 11566036(8-Apr-2027)…
Reason for recall
Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.
FDA-determined cause: Packaging change control
Action taken
On 7/2/24, recall notices were mailed and emailed to Physician, Clinician, or Hospital Administrators who were asked to do the following: 1) Discontinue use of affected devices. 2) Segregate, quarantine, and return affected devices to the recalling firm. 3) Share this recall notice with the following parties to ensure your consignees receive a copy of this notice and the associated response form: a. Anyone who needs to be aware within your organization b. Any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred or further distributed c. Anyone within your organization who may use this device 4) Complete and return the response form via email to Arbee.cummings@argonmedical.com
Details
- Recall number
- Z-3192-2024
- Initiated
- July 2, 2024
- Posted by FDA
- September 20, 2024
- Product code
- KNW – Instrument, Biopsy
- Quantity
- 95,430
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, OH, NY, MO, CO, IL, NC, CA, AK, PA, MN, ND, TX, SC, AR, WI, OK, TN, KS, UT, NJ, VA, MA, KY, IN, AL, DE, MT, NE, WV, NV, HI, OR, WA, NH, LA, CT, MI, GA, MD, ID, MS, IA, RI, NM, VT and the countries of ITA, TUN, ROU, LTU, BEL, GBR, CAN, TUR, POL, PAN, THA, PRT, TWN, AUT, NZL, AUS, BGR, MEX, CHE, NLD, PHL, PER, FRA, SGP, ZAF…
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc, Athens, TX