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Remington Medical Inc. recalls Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Cour
Recalled October 17, 2012 · FDA recall Z-0028-2013 · Remington Medical
Hazard
Sterility of the product may be compromised. · FDA Class II
Units
800 needles
Sold at
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, PA and TX.
Description
Sterility of the product may be compromised.
Product
Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Prostate Biopsy Needles shall be single use only and are to be used by a Urologist in a healthcare setting to obtain needle biopsies of the prostate. The needles are compatible with the Bard Magnum biopsy instrument. The needles have an echogenic tip for accurate placement under ultrasound guidance and centimeter markings along the cannula to facilitate depth placement.
Manufacturer(s)
Remington Medical Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →