EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without HiLiter tip.
FDA Recall Z-1671-2015 · Posted 2015-05-26
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Recalling FirmStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKNW
Date Initiated2015-04-24
Date Terminated2015-10-15
Product Quantity1,420 Units
Reason for Recall
Potential for the device cannula to overthrow past the intended length.
Firm Action
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated May 5, 2015, to all affected customers via Fed Ex overnight. Customers were instructed to qaurantine any product found, return the repsonse form even if there is no product on hand, forward the letter if further distribution of recalled product occurred, return recalled product to Stryker. Customers were instructed to 269-389-2458 with any questions.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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