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Manual Biopsy Devices containing AIM system: Co-Axial Lung Biopsy Needle, 6 inch/15 cm, 22 gauge, Cat. #40-600, Material

FDA device recall Z-1445-04 · 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
27 cartons x 5 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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