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Terminated

Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle The Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle consists of a bevel-tip needle with centimeter markings and a hookwire. The hookwire features a burnish mark that allows the operator to ensure that the hookwire is within the needle tip during needle manipulation. The Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle is intended for preoperative marking of nonpalpable breast lesions.

FDA Recall Z-1028-2016 · Posted 2016-02-29

Recalling FirmCook Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMIJ
Date Initiated2016-01-08
Date Terminated2017-03-23
Product Quantity134

Reason for Recall

Product potentially exposed to body fluids during processing. Potential adverse events that may occur as a result of the foreign matter include blood borne pathogen transmission. However, the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens is thought to be minimal to non-existent since these devices were sterilized after the potential exposure to body fluids.

Firm Action

Cook Medical sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL dated January 8, 2016, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers were instructed to do the following: Please review the attached list of affected products and lot numbers shipped to your account, and quarantine any affected product that remains unused. 2. Immediately collect and return all unused affected products to Cook Medical as soon as possible for credit. 3. Please complete the attached Recall Response Form and return to Cook Medical either with the product or separately. 4. Please report any Adverse Event to Cook Medical Customer Relations 1-800- 457-4500 or 1-812-339-2235. Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time or email at [email protected] Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at (800) 457-4500 or 1(812) 339-2235.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide distribution including AZ, CA, GA, IL, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NY, OH, OK, and PA..

Official Source

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

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