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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 15, 2024 Elekta Instrument AB Diagnostic Equipment

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot number 837838839 appears on the labels for REF 911933, REF 911761, and REF 912465. UDI numbers: REF 911933 - (01)0 7340048 30034 6, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 911933; REF 911761 - (01)0 7340048 30800 7, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 911761; REF 912465 - (01)0 7340048 30801 4, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 912465.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Elekta Instrument AB
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot number 837838839 appears on the labels for REF 911933, REF 911761, and REF 912465. UDI numbers: REF 911933 - (01)0 7340048 30034 6, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 911933; REF 911761 - (01)0 7340048 30800 7, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 911761; REF 912465 - (01)0 7340048 30801 4, (17)250401 (10) 837838839 (240) 912465.

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1397-2024

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