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Open, Classified

BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X

FDA Recall Z-3192-2024 · Posted 2024-09-20

Recalling FirmArgon Medical Devices, Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKNW
Date Initiated2024-07-02
Product Quantity95,430

Reason for Recall

Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.

Firm Action

On 7/2/24, recall notices were mailed and emailed to Physician, Clinician, or Hospital Administrators who were asked to do the following: 1) Discontinue use of affected devices. 2) Segregate, quarantine, and return affected devices to the recalling firm. 3) Share this recall notice with the following parties to ensure your consignees receive a copy of this notice and the associated response form: a. Anyone who needs to be aware within your organization b. Any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred or further distributed c. Anyone within your organization who may use this device 4) Complete and return the response form via email to [email protected]

Root Cause

Packaging change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, OH, NY, MO, CO, IL, NC, CA, AK, PA, MN, ND, TX, SC, AR, WI, OK, TN, KS, UT, NJ, VA, MA, KY, IN, AL, DE, MT, NE, WV, NV, HI, OR, WA, NH, LA, CT, MI, GA, MD, ID, MS, IA, RI, NM, VT and the countries of ITA, TUN, ROU, LTU, BEL, GBR, CAN, TUR, POL, PAN, THA, PRT, TWN, AUT, NZL, AUS, BGR, MEX, CHE, NLD, PHL, PER, FRA, SGP, ZAF, CZE, EST, ESP, OMN, NPL, COL, PRI, ISR, JPN, KEN, BHR, ARE, CHN.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K982960MEICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TRU-CORE DISPOSABLE AUTOMATIC BIOPSY INSTRUMENTMedical Device Technologies, Inc. · 1998-09-23K904987VIBRONICS AUTO CORE BIOPSY DEVICE (ACBD)Vibronics · 1991-02-11

Official Source

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

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