Mermaid Medical M-Biopsy Coaxial Introducer Needle, Coaxial Needle for M-Biopsy 18Gx10cm-PRO-MAG, RX Only. Single packed device in a tyvek pouches. 10 single packed devices in a white carton unit box. The M-Biopsy coaxial needle is used to obtain one or multiple core samples from soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, prostate, breast, etc. and is to be used in conjunction with an M-Biopsy Biopsy Needle for a Bard Magnum or Pro-Mag Biopsy Instrument.
FDA Recall Z-2190-2015 · Posted 2015-07-22
Recalling FirmMermaid Medical A/S
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWO
Date Initiated2015-06-15
Date Terminated2015-12-07
Product Quantity320
Reason for Recall
Mermaid Medical A/S is recalling some of their M-Biopsy Coaxial Introducer Needles because of the potential for small plastic pieces to be present in the luer of the cannula.
Firm Action
The firm, Mermaid Medical, notified both customers directly via email with written letters dated June 12 and June 15, 2015 followed up by sales and customer service for product return to MMI. The customers were instructed to "Please coordinate the return of the mentioned products with corresponding lot numbers with our Mermaid Medical's Customer Care the recalled product: either by phone at 1{720}420-9999 or by email: [email protected]".
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Vice President QA & Regulatory Affairs toll free at (855) 427-6799 or (720) 420-9999 or email: [email protected].
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution to FL including PR.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.