Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0124-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cook Medical Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1239 units |
| Location | Bloomington, IN, United States |
Official product description
Spirotome" Soft-Tissue Biopsy Needle Set. The Spirotome Biopsy Needle Set includes a two-part introducer needle that consists of a cutting cannula and a trocar stylet, a helical-tip biopsy needle that has been sized to fit through the lumen of the cutting cannula. The Spirotome Biopsy Needle Set is intended for percutaneous acquisition of soft tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Why the product was recalled
MEDINVENTS, the manufacturer of the Spirotome" Soft-Tissue Biopsy Needle Set distributed by Cook Medical, has initiated a voluntary recall of these products. The recall has been initiated due to customer complaints that the protective caps were dislodged in the pouch. Further investigation disclosed potential dislodging of protective caps on the needle tips on other distributed products.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and Wisconsin, and the countries of AT; BE; CH; CY; CZ; DE; DK; ES; FI; FR; GB; HU; IC; IE; IS; IT; LB; LT; LU; NL; NO; PT; QA; SE; TR; and ZA.
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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