Argon Medical Devices TLAB recall
Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 19N, 1/19 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 1.7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, 4/Tissue Removal Swabs, Sterile EO,
Why was Argon Medical Devices TLAB recalled?
Due to a manufacturing error their is a potential that the sheath within the biopsy kit can separate during use if the tip is flexed or experiences bending stresses. This could result in need for surgical intervention to preclude or reverse permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function.
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?
Lot Number: 1439836, 1451430, 1486441
- Product
- Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 19N, 1/19 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 1.7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, 4/Tissue Removal Swabs, Sterile EO,
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Quantity
- 187 units
- Distribution
- US: AL AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA,, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX,, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Portugal, Taiwan, Austria, Brazil, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Colombia, Singapore, Canada, View Nam, Slovakia, Spain
- Recall date
- February 17, 2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)