medical MODERATE Updated 2018-01-24

Hologic, Inc. recalls Affirm Lateral Arm Upright Biopsy Accessory. Product Number:

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Recalled Product

Affirm Lateral Arm Upright Biopsy Accessory. Product Number: ASY-09880

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Hazard / Issue

The firm is implementing a product correction involving its Affirm¿ Lateral Arm Upright Biopsy Accessory, ASY-09880. The correction has been initiated due to a component (the Left-hand Guide or the Blue Needle Guide) issue that could impact needle alignment for all the left-approach lateral biopsy procedures. This may have an impact on the position of the needle within the breast, and thus on the aspiration of the intended tissue. This impact is case-dependent and detectable when imagining is used to confirm needle position and/or tissue acquisition during and after a procedure. There are no known instances of illness or injury.

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FDA

Distribution: US and OUS
Lot/Code Info: UDI Number: 15420045506817 Serial Numbers: LAT1200100 LAT1200165

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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