BX2 Needle Guide, Part Number 644-094, tool for performing needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with the use of diagnostic ultrasound transducers
FDA Recall Z-1892-2025 · Posted 2025-05-30
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Recalling FirmCivco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeITX
Date Initiated2025-05-01
Product Quantity506 boxes
Reason for Recall
During the attachment of the needle guide to the covered probe, the tight tolerance and fit of the needle guide can cause a pinhole breach in the transducer cover when latching the guide in place.
Firm Action
An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated 5/1/25 was sent to customers.
Actions to be taken by the Customer/User:
CIVCO requests that you check your inventory for any BX2 Needle Guides 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 BX2 Needle Guides remaining in your inventory to assist in our reconciliation process. Response forms can also be sent via email to [email protected].
Type of Action by the Company:
This notice is being communicated to all customers who have purchased a BX2 Needle Guide 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.
PLEASE SEND COMPLETED RESPONSE FORM to email to [email protected]. If you have any questions, call 319-248-6502 or email: [email protected].
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
OUS Distribution to countries of: Japan, Taiwan, France, Georgia, Germany and Denmark
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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