Recall Z-0078-2017— Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd., initiated 2015-09-21, terminated 2016-10-17. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: TheraSphere(R) YTTRIUM-90 CLASS MICROSPHERE INJECTION TheraSphere¿ is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplantation in patients with unresectable HCC who can have placement of appropriately positioned hepatic arterial catheters.. Reason: One mislabeled dose of TheraSphere¿ Y-90 Glass Microspheres, which was shipped to Hong Kong (total radioactivity incorrect). The product ws labeled as 10 GBq and the actual does was 5 GBq..

Recalling firm
Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-09-21
Terminated
2016-10-17
Firm location
Farnham, N/A, United Kingdom

Product description

TheraSphere(R) YTTRIUM-90 CLASS MICROSPHERE INJECTION TheraSphere¿ is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplantation in patients with unresectable HCC who can have placement of appropriately positioned hepatic arterial catheters.

Reason for recall

One mislabeled dose of TheraSphere¿ Y-90 Glass Microspheres, which was shipped to Hong Kong (total radioactivity incorrect). The product ws labeled as 10 GBq and the actual does was 5 GBq.

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