Recall Z-1062-2021 ยท FCG Biopsy Needle
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
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.
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On January 4, 2021, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were informed that the identified list of Endo-therapy devices may have a defective seal which may compromise the sterility of the product. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Immediately assess any product you have in stock to identify endotherapy products with affected lot numbers listed in the recall letter. Cease use of product and quarantine any affected product. 2. Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-888-524-7266 to obtain a Returned Good |
| Quantity | 7,400,000 (globally); 260,395 (US) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K050503 | SINGLE USE ASPIRATION NEEDLE NA-201SX-4022 Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, May 12, 2005 |