Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1077-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Argon Medical Devices, Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Quantity | 583 units |
| Location | Athens, TX, United States |
Official product description
Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 18N, 1/18 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 1/7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, 4/Tissue Removal Swabs, Sterile EO,
Why the product was recalled
Due to a manufacturing error their is a potential that the sheath within the biopsy kit can separate during use if the tip is flexed or experiences bending stresses. This could result in need for surgical intervention to preclude or reverse permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function.
Distribution information
US: AL AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA,, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX,, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Portugal, Taiwan, Austria, Brazil, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Colombia, Singapore, Canada, View Nam, Slovakia, Spain
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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