RecallDepth

EUSN-19-QC Quick-Core Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, Specimen Notch: 20 MM.; Diameter: 5.2 FR. Tapered to 4.5FR. Length: 138-140 CM. Adjustable Needle: 19 GA. Needle Extension: 0-8 CM. Adjustable Minimum Endoscope Channel: 2.0 MM. Disposable-Single Use Only Sterile Shelf Life: 5 Years, Wilson Cook Medical GI Endoscopy, 4900 Bethania Station Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105.

Company
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc
Recall Initiated
April 23, 2002
Posted
October 31, 2003
Terminated
December 4, 2003
Recall Number
Z-0079-04
Quantity
129 units
Firm Location
Winston-Salem, NC

Reason for Recall

There is a possibility that the affected devices would not capture a biopsy during a procedure.

Distribution

Units were distributed to medical facilities nationwide, UK and Israel

Lot / Code Info

Lot #1580452, 1583962, 1584813, 1586227, 1587259, 1588313, 1589076, 1590011, 1591358, 1594584 (under hold in finished goods), and 1592359.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

On April 24, 2002 all field representatives were notified via email and all international accounts via fax. Consignees were advised to quarantine all affected product in their possession and to give the product to their Territory Manager for return. Consignees were urged to complete the bottom portion of the letter and return it via the Territory Manager to Wilson-Cook Medical.

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