FDA Device

EUSN-19-QC Quick-Core Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, Specimen Notch: 20 MM.; Diameter: 5.2 FR. Tapered to 4.5FR. Length: 138-140 CM. Adjustable Needle: 19 GA. Needle Extension: 0-8 CM. Adjustable Minimum Endoscope Channel: 2.0 MM. Disposable-Single Use Only Sterile Shelf Life: 5 Years, Wilson Cook Medical GI Endoscopy, 4900 Bethania Station Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105.

Hazard

There is a possibility that the affected devices would not capture a biopsy during a procedure.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On April 24, 2002 all field representatives were notified via email and all international accounts via fax. Consignees were advised to quarantine all affected product in their possession and to give the product to their Territory Manager for return. Consignees were urged to complete the bottom portion of the letter and return it via the Territory Manager to Wilson-Cook Medical.

Products

EUSN-19-QC Quick-Core Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, Specimen Notch: 20 MM.; Diameter: 5.2 FR. Tapered to 4.5FR. Length: 138-140 CM. Adjustable Needle: 19 GA. Needle Extension: 0-8 CM. Adjustable Minimum E
Brand
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc
UPC
Lot #1580452, 1583962, 1584813, 1586227, 1587259, 1588313, 1589076, 1590011, 1591358, 1594584 (under hold in finished goods), and 1592359.

Units Affected

129 units