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Arrow OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System Tray-11 ga 10 cm… recallZ-1374-2021 · Arrow International Inc · initiated Mar 8, 2021

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in April 2021

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Arrow International Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Difficulty inserting the biopsy ejector rod into the bone lesion biopsy cannula, preventing the biopsy sample from being collected. Use of a defective device is likely to require immediate repeat biopsy, leading to a prolonged procedure

FDA root cause category: Process design

What the company is doing

Teleflex issued to US consignee notification letter on March 8, 2021 via FedEx 2-day mail. Letter states reason for recall, health risk, and action to take: Action list number 1 Medical facilities 1. We request that you check your inventory for product within the scope of this FSCA. Users should cease use and distribution of impacted product and quarantine immediately. 2. If you do not have stock in scope of this FSCA mark the according checkbox on the Acknowledgement Form (Appendix 1) and return the form to the fax number or e-Mail address mentioned below. 3. If you do have stock in scope of this FSCA, mark the according checkbox on the Acknowledgement Form (Appendix 1) and contact customer service by calling the phone number mentioned below. Customer service will issue you with a return number. Write the return number into the respective field in the Acknowledgement Form and return this form immediately to Customer Service. 4. Teleflex (or your local dealer) will issue a credit note upon receipt of the returned affected product. Action list number 2 Distributors 1. Provide this field safety notice to all customers who have received product in scope of this FSCA. Your customer is then required to complete the acknowledgement form and return to you. 2. We request that you check your inventory for product within the scope of this FSCA. Cease use and distribution of impacted product and quarantine immediately. You may then return all product in scope. 3. As a distributor, you are then required to confirm to Teleflex that you have completed the field activity outlined above. Upon completion of your actions, please forward the completed Acknowledgement Form to Customer Service. 4. If you have further distributed product outside of your country, please notify Teleflex by return email to the e-Mail address below. Should you require any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact: Customer Service: Contact: Customer Serv

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1374-2021
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 8, 2021
Posted by the FDA
Apr 7, 2021
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Quantity
3,756 units (US); 249 units (OUS) Expanded 810 units: 774 US and 36 OUS
Product code
KNW
FDA submissions
K113872
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.

Product description

Arrow OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System Tray-11 ga 10 cm Access/13 ga 14 cm Biopsy, Product Code: 9464-VC-006 (US) Product Code: 9464-EU-001 (sold in European Regions only) - Product Usage: intended for bone biopsy of the vertebral body and bone lesions.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers US: 39647326 39647327 39647328 40422734 40422735  Lot Number: 40808740 (EU)  EXPANDED RECALL: 5/4/21 Lot Numbers: 38347967 40422740

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under K113872 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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