Semi-automatic Biopsy-Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. BIM 18/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 18/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 18/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 16/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 16/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 16/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 14/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm); Article no. BIM 14/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm); Article no. BIM 14/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm) *NOT DISTRIBUTED WITHIN THE US

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Affected Lot Numbers: BIM 18/10: LOT: 4918; BIM 18/15: LOT: 4017, 4918, 4719; BIM 18/20: LOT: 4017, 4918; BIM 16/10: LOT: 4918, 1119, 1219; BIM 16/15: LOT: 4918, 1119; BIM 16/20: LOT: 4918, 1119; BIM 14/10: LOT: 4918, 3019; BIM 14/15: LOT: 4918; BIM 14/20: LOT: 4918
  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:
INNOVATIVE TOMOGRAPHY PRODUCT GMBH
Reason for Recall:
Sterility Assurance; Coaxial Interventional Needle labeled as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Semi-automatic Biopsy-Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. BIM 18/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 18/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 18/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 18 G (1.25 mm); Article no. BIM 16/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 16/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 16/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 16 G (1.6 mm); Article no. BIM 14/10, Length 100 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm); Article no. BIM 14/15, Length 150 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm); Article no. BIM 14/20, Length 200 mm, Diameter 14 G (2.1 mm) *NOT DISTRIBUTED WITHIN THE US

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Affected Lot Numbers: BIM 18/10: LOT: 4918; BIM 18/15: LOT: 4017, 4918, 4719; BIM 18/20: LOT: 4017, 4918; BIM 16/10: LOT: 4918, 1119, 1219; BIM 16/15: LOT: 4918, 1119; BIM 16/20: LOT: 4918, 1119; BIM 14/10: LOT: 4918, 3019; BIM 14/15: LOT: 4918; BIM 14/20: LOT: 4918

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2164-2021

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