Recall Z-1076-2021— Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Argon Medical Devices, Inc, initiated 2020-12-10, terminated 2023-01-31. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K022634. Product: Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 18C, 1/18 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 1/7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, 4/Tissue Removal Swabs, 1/5f straight catheter, 1/5F Curved Catheter Sterile EO,. Reason: 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..
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2020-12-10
- Terminated
- 2023-01-31
- Firm location
- Athens, TX, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 18C, 1/18 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 1/7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, 4/Tissue Removal Swabs, 1/5f straight catheter, 1/5F Curved Catheter Sterile EO,
Reason for recall
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.
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