Manual Biopsy Devices containing AIM system: Chiba Needle, 8 inch/20 cm, 22 gauge, Cat. #40-103, Material #M001401031 (1
FDA device recall Z-1443-04 · posted 2004-09-14 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Reason for recall
- Incomplete graduation on the needle guard, which would cause the graduations to be off by as much as 1 cm.
- Action taken
- Letters dated 8/9/04 hand delivered by Boston Scientific Sales Representatives. Sales Reps will visit each consignee and assist customers in locating affected units and will place a sticker label on each unit.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- KNW
- Quantity affected
- 48 cartons x 10 units
- Distribution
- Products sold to 53 medical facilities nationwide and one consignee in Italy.
- Date initiated
- 2004-08-09
- Date posted
- 2004-09-14
- Date terminated
- 2005-10-26
- Location
- Natick, MA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MADAYAG TYPE NEEDLE (K813462) | Ocean Medical Products, Ltd. | 1982-03-01 |