medical Class I Updated 2024-11-13

Elekta Instrument AB recalls Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic

Recalled Product

Elekta Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System, REF 911933, Diameter / 14 Gauge, containing 6 inner boxes labeled REF 911761, Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System. Each inner box of REF 911761 contains a Tyvek bag labeled REF 912465, Disposable Biopsy Needle and Aspirator Tube. The system is used for for localization and diagnosis of intracranial disorders and their surgical treatment including radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy.


Hazard / Issue

Elekta has become aware that Disposable Biopsy Needles can contain some microscopic debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The material in the debris is stainless steel, same material as the biopsy needle. No debris has been found on the outer parts of the biopsy needles.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: AZ, TX, FL, CA, NY, GA, VA, NJ, MO, PA, WA
Lot/Code Info: Batch Number 873874875R Package including 6 needles: UDI: (01)0 7340048 30034 6 (17) 260301 (10) 873874875R (240) 911933 Package including 1 needle: UDI: (01)0 7340048 30800 7 (17) 260301 (10) 873874875R (240) 911761 Inner sterile bag including 1 needle: UDI: (01)0 7340048 30801 4 (17) 260301 (10) 873874875R (240) 912465
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