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CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor (8mm) with VirtuTRAX Instrument navigator and (8.9 tapered to 1.3 x 147cm) telescopically-folded CIV-Flex sensor covers (5), Ref. 610-1080. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom reusable tracking bracket for leading transducers and other medical devices

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 7, 2012 Civco Medical Instruments Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot numbers M493010, M493220, M708150, M710060, M783360, M803040, M803520, M808870, M823690, M832260, M840620, M848450, M855680, and M871810.
  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:
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
Reason for Recall:
The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variability in the projected position of the needle path with the ultrasound device.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor (8mm) with VirtuTRAX Instrument navigator and (8.9 tapered to 1.3 x 147cm) telescopically-folded CIV-Flex sensor covers (5), Ref. 610-1080. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom reusable tracking bracket for leading transducers and other medical devices

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot numbers M493010, M493220, M708150, M710060, M783360, M803040, M803520, M808870, M823690, M832260, M840620, M848450, M855680, and M871810.

Distribution:

Distributed in: WI, CA, MA, IN, WA, NJ

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1956-2012

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