Recall Z-1733-2024 ยท NEU Marker, Radiographic, Implantable
Hologic, Inc
BioZorb Marker-BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Marker-Intended Use radiographic marking of sites in soft tissue. 1) F0405 BioZorb Marker 4cm x 5cm 2) F0404 BioZorb Marker 4cm x 4cm 3) F0331 BioZorb Marker 1cm x 3cm x 3cm 4) F0231 BioZorb Marker 1cm x 3cm x 2cm 5) F0221 BioZorb Marker 1cm x 3cm x 2cm 6) F0304 BioZorb Marker 3cm x 4cm 7) F0303 BioZorb Marker 3cm x 3cm 8) F0203 BioZorb Marker 2cm x 3cm 9) F
| Date | May 3, 2024 (initiated Mar 13, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Safety Information: Complaints describe complications/adverse events that include pain, infection, rash, device migration, device erosion, seroma, discomfort, or other complications from feeling the device in the breast, and the need for additional medical treatment to remove the device |
| Root cause | Unknown/Undetermined by firm |
| Action | Hologic issued Medical Device Safety Notification on 3/13/24 via Certified Mail. Letter states reason for notification, health risk and action to take: This notification should be shared with all surgeons in your practice that have or will use the BioZorb Marker. Recommendations for Patients " If you experience any adverse events following the placement of your BioZorb Marker, please contact your health care provider. " Discuss the benefits and possible risks of implantable breast tissue markers for breast cancer procedures with your health care provider. " Report any problems or complications |
| Quantity | 53492 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K152070 | BioZorb LP Marker Focal Therapeutics, Aug 26, 2015 |