FDA Recall Open, Classified

BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X

Recall: Z-3192-2024 · Initiated July 2, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3192-2024
Event Number
95119
Firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
FEI Number
1625425
Product Code
KNW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
July 2, 2024
Posted
September 20, 2024
Address
1445 Flat Creek Rd, Athens, TX, 75751-5002

Description

BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X

Reason

Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.

Action

On 7/2/24, recall notices were mailed and emailed to Physician, Clinician, or Hospital Administrators who were asked to do the following: 1) Discontinue use of affected devices. 2) Segregate, quarantine, and return affected devices to the recalling firm. 3) Share this recall notice with the following parties to ensure your consignees receive a copy of this notice and the associated response form: a. Anyone who needs to be aware within your organization b. Any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred or further distributed c. Anyone within your organization who may use this device 4) Complete and return the response form via email to [email protected]

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, OH, NY, MO, CO, IL, NC, CA, AK, PA, MN, ND, TX, SC, AR, WI, OK, TN, KS, UT, NJ, VA, MA, KY, IN, AL, DE, MT, NE, WV, NV, HI, OR, WA, NH, LA, CT, MI, GA, MD, ID, MS, IA, RI, NM, VT and the countries of ITA, TUN, ROU, LTU, BEL, GBR, CAN, TUR, POL, PAN, THA, PRT, TWN, AUT, NZL, AUS, BGR, MEX, CHE, NLD, PHL, PER, FRA, SGP, ZAF, CZE, EST, ESP, OMN, NPL, COL, PRI, ISR, JPN, KEN, BHR, ARE, CHN.

Quantity

95,430