Z-1062-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. — Kuroishi, N/A

FDA device recall Z-1062-2021 was initiated by Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. on January 4, 2021 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used. The recall status is terminated (terminated March 11, 2024). Affected quantity: 7,400,000 (globally); 260,395 (US).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 17, 2021
Initiation Date
January 4, 2021
Termination Date
March 11, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
7,400,000 (globally); 260,395 (US)

Product Description

NA-201SX-4022-C ASPIRATION NEEDLE ViziShot 22G w/o stylet, model no. NA-201SX-4022-C - Product Usage: Used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and esophagus.

Reason for Recall

Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution.

Code Information

03K, 04K, 95V, 96V, 97V, 98V, 99V, 9XV, 9YV, 9ZV, 01V, 02V, 03V, 04V, 05V, 06V, 07V, 08V, 09V, 0XV