Open, Classified

Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, UDI: 00643169030121 and 00643169702943

FDA Recall Z-0657-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmMedtronic Navigation, Inc.

Recall StatusOpen, Classified

Product CodeHAW

Date Initiated2019-10-30

Product Quantity10,448 disposable biopsy needles

Reason for Recall

The firm has become aware that due to a manufacturing issue impacting the biopsy needle depth stop, there exist the potential that some biopsy needle depth stops, when tightened, may not securely tighten to the biopsy needle. This could result in a delay in surgery.

Firm Action

On 10/24/2019, Medtronic sent a "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification to consignees via FedEx. The customer notification letter as consignees to do the following: 1. Identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory 2. Complete the Customer Confirmation Form. Return the form to Medtronic via email at [email protected] or via fax at 651-367-7075 within 30 days of receipt. 3. Contact Medtronic at 1-888-826-5603 to receive a return materials authorization (RMA) and schedule replacement product. Return affected products to: 4. Medtronic Product Services, Attention: RMA #, 1480 Arthur Ave Louisville, CO 80027 5. If you have questions E-mail Medtronic at [email protected] or call 1-888-826-5603.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US: Alabama, Alaska,Arizona,Arkansas,California,Colorado,Connecticut,Delaware,District of Columbia,Florida,Georga, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Michigan,Minnesota,Mississippi,Missouri,Montana,Nebraska,Nevada,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New Mexico,New York,North Carolina,North Dakota,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania,South Carolina,South Dakota,Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Vermont,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia,Wisconsin,Wyoming, OUS: None: Australia, Austria,Bangladesh,Belgium,Bosnia And Herzegovina,Brazil,Bulgaria,Canada,Canary Islands,China,Colombia,Costa Rica,Croatia,Czech Republic,Denmark,Ecuador,Egypt,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Hungary,Iceland,India,Indonesia,Ireland,Israel,Italy,Japan,Jordan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Korea, Republic Of,Latvia,Lebanon,Luxembourg,Malaysia,Martinique,Mexico,Netherlands,New Zealand,Pakistan,Philippines,Poland,Portugal,Puerto Rico,Qatar,Reunion,Romania,Russian Federation,Saudi Arabia,Serbia,Slovakia,Slovenia,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K971247SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLESurgical Navigation Technologies, Inc. · 1997-06-16

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.