FDAClass IIOctober 17, 2012

Automatic Cutting Needles recall: Sterility Concern

Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005.…

Why was Automatic Cutting Needles recalled?

Sterility of the product may be compromised.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

NAC-1820M, Lot number: 121003

Product
Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005.…
Recalling firm
Remington Medical Inc.
Quantity
800 needles
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, PA and TX.
Recall date
October 17, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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