Medical Device Recall: 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 Stereo
Elekta Instrument AB · March 15, 2024
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.
Product 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.
Distribution
US and Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Quantity Affected
601 needles
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1397-2024
Status: ongoing
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