Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, 2.1mm Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1397-2024
- Event Number
- 94197
- Firm
- Elekta Instrument AB Kungstensgatan 18 Stockholm Sweden
- FEI Number
- 3002806883
- Product Code
- HAW
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Initiated
- March 15, 2024
- Posted
- April 16, 2024
Description
Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, 2.1mm Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube.
Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles (911933) from one batch (837838839) can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles. The sterility of the biopsy needles has not been affected. This issue has been reported from one site.
Elekta issued an URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION to its consignees on 03/05/2024 via email. The notice explained the problem, potential risk, and requested that the consignee advise appropriate personnel and destroy the affected product.
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