FDA recall Z-1397-2024

Elekta Instrument AB · Class I · device

Product

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.

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.

Distribution

US and Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-03-15
Report date
2024-04-24
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Stockholm, Sweden

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1397-2024