WANG MW-319Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20653405052729), received between Sep 18, 2018 and Sep 18, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K914181); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 18, 2018Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH THE MW-319, TRAN HISTOLOGY NEEDLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRONCHOSCOPY ON (B)(6) 2018, AS THE PHYSICIAN WAS DIRECTING USE OF THE WANG NEEDLE FOR A TRANSBRONCHIAL BIOPSY, THE NURSE ACTUATED THE DEVICE FOR NEEDLE OUT POSITION, AND A TINY WHITE OBJECT SHOT OFF THE DEVICE AND INTO THE LUMEN OF THE BRONCHIAL TREE. IT WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED USING FORCEPS AND REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. A DIFFERENT WANG NEEDLE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THIS PORTION OF THE PROCEDURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED INDICATING THE ISSUE OCCURRED ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES INTO THE PROCEDURE. NO SUCTION WAS BEING APPLIED, THERE WAS NO UNDUE RESISTANCE NOTED, AND NO PROBLEM NOTED WITH THE DEVICE PRIOR TO EVENT. THE PHYSICIAN HAD ALREADY DONE ONE PASS WITH THE WANG NEEDLE AND OBTAINED SPECIMEN. IN THAT FIRST PASS, THE PHYSICIAN STATED THAT THE TISSUE AT THE CARINA WAS VERY TOUGH SO SHE NEEDED TO USE SOME FORCE TO GET THE NEEDLE/INTRODUCER (BOTH IN THE EXTENDED POSITION) INTO THE BIOPSY SITE. WHEN THEY WENT FOR THE SECOND PASS, THEY SAW THE WHITE RUBBERY BUSHING DISLODGE FROM THE SHEATH, POP OFF AND INTO THE LUNG. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIE

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7885524 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K914181. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0502-2013 · Nov 20, 2012 · Terminated
  WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-222, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 22 g x 13 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or
• Z-0504-2013 · Nov 20, 2012 · Terminated
  WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. SW-121, WANG Cytology Needles, Central, Carinal and Mediastinal Regions, 21 g x 15 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (f
• Z-0505-2013 · Nov 20, 2012 · Terminated
  WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-221, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 21 g x 15 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or
• Z-0503-2013 · Nov 20, 2012 · Terminated
  WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-322, WANG Cytology Needles, Central, Mediastinal and Hilar Regions, 22 g x 13 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (fle