FDA Recall Terminated

Suros ATEC 0912-20 Breast Biopsy and Excision System Handpiece, REF ATEC0912-12, sterile, Hologic, Inc. 6100 Technology Center Drive Indianapolis, IN. The handpiece is inserted into the breast to the site of interest. When the proper location/position is acheived, the handpiece cuts and removes biopsy tissue.

Recall: Z-2285-2010 · Initiated August 11, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2285-2010
Event Number
56542
Firm
Hologic, Inc.
FEI Number
3003862400
Product Code
KNW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
August 11, 2010
Posted
August 26, 2010
Terminated
April 13, 2011
Address
6100 Technology Center Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46278-6016

Description

Suros ATEC 0912-20 Breast Biopsy and Excision System Handpiece, REF ATEC0912-12, sterile, Hologic, Inc. 6100 Technology Center Drive Indianapolis, IN. The handpiece is inserted into the breast to the site of interest. When the proper location/position is acheived, the handpiece cuts and removes biopsy tissue.

Reason

The firm received a customer complaint that the a device labeled as ATEC 0912-12 was actually ATEC 0912-20.

Action

The firm, Hologic, Inc., sent out "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letters by FedEx on August 11, 2010, to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventories and to quarantine any of the recalled product; if the product was distributed further, identify the users and notify them at once of this product recall; segregate all products from this lot and quarantine them in preparation for return to Hologic, and complete and return the enclosed RECALL RESPONSE FORM by fax at 877-574-3255 or mail. Note: Replacement product cannot be sent until Hologic receives your response form. If you have any questions, please contact Hologic directly at 317-344-7630.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including Canada, Belgium, Algeria, Germany, London, Lebanon and Italy.

Quantity

990