FDA recall record

Devicor Medical Products Mammotome Revolve Dual Vacuum Assist Biopsy System recall — FDA Z-2211-2016

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

Class IIclassification
Z-2211-2016official record ID
Jul 20, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2211-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDevicor Medical Products Inc.
Report dateJul 20, 2016
Recall initiation dateMay 19, 2016
QuantityF11537107D1 = 360; F11536423D1 = 80; F11537109D1 = 360
LocationCincinnati, OH, United States

Official product description

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.

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

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.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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