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Terminated

Mammotome Revolve Dual Vacuum Assist Biopsy System Model number: MST1009 & MST0815. Each disposable probe is packaged within a thermoformed tray and covered with a pre-printed (product code and graphics) Tyvek lid. Each tray is labeled on-demand after sealing with a lot number and expiration date. Trays are kitted into sets of five probes and packaged within a sales carton. Two sales cartons are then packed into a corrugated case and shipped to the global distribution center. Device is labeled as sterile. Intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the imaged abnormality.

FDA Recall Z-2211-2016 · Posted 2016-07-14

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOIJ
Date Initiated2016-05-19
Date Terminated2017-08-03
Product QuantityF11537107D1 = 360; F11536423D1 = 80; F11537109D1 = 360

Reason for Recall

A 10 Gauge needle, 9cm long was shipped in an 8 Gauge needle, 15 cm package.

Firm Action

An Urgent: Medical Device Recall of Mammotome Revolve Dual Vacuum Assist Biopsy Probe due to Potential Product Code Mislabel communication was sent to the customers via 1st class USPS on June 6, 2016. The labeling and the Customer response form was also attached. Customers were asked to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected product. If the product was further distributed, those customers are to be identified and notified. The letter stated that the assigned sales rep would be in contact to support the identification, inspection and replacement of the recalled products. Customers are to complete and return the enclosed response form. Questions are to be directed to Mammatome Customer Service 1-877-926-2666.

Root Cause

Packaging

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, WA and WI; and, the countries of Canada and Japan, Korea, and The Netherlands.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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