Cook Medical EchoTip Ultra HD Needle Recall: Bacterial Endotoxin Risk
Cook Medical recalls EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needles (ECHO-HD-19-A, G52012) due to potential bacterial endotoxin contamination. Affected units may pose health risks during medical procedures.
Lower-risk recall
Devices may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin.
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What happened, in plain English
Cook Medical is recalling specific EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needles because they may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin. This could pose health risks during medical procedures if the needles are used without proper sterilization. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55674-cook-medical-echotip-ultra-hd-needle-recall-bacterial-endotoxin-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55674-cook-medical-echotip-ultra-hd-needle-recall-bacterial-endotoxin-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1832-2024
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“Cook Medical EchoTip Ultra HD Needle Recall: Bacterial Endotoxin Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55674-cook-medical-echotip-ultra-hd-needle-recall-bacterial-endotoxin-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1832-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1832-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The needles may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin, which can cause infections or adverse reactions if introduced into the body during medical procedures. This risk is particularly concerning in sterile environments where strict infection control is required.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals who use the recalled EchoTip Ultra HD needles for endoscopic ultrasound procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these procedures with the recalled needles could also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model ECHO-HD-19-A and lot numbers C2145003 or C2144407 on the needle packaging or label. The product was sold under the catalog number ECHO-HD-19-A and global product number G52012.
- Brand
Cook Medical- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1832-2024 | EchoTip¿ Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needle, ECHO-HD-19-A, G52012; Catalogue Number: ECHO-HD-19-A; GPN: G52012; UDI/DI: 00827002520127; Lot Numbers: C2145003 and C2144407. | 1 Unit OUS |
| Z-1833-2024 | EchoTip¿ Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needle, ECHO-19, G31520; Catalogue Number: ECHO-19; GPN: G31520; UDI/DI: 00827002315204; Lot Numbers: C2145003 and C2144407. | 8 units OUS |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the model ECHO-HD-19-A and lot numbers C2145003 or C2144407 on the needle packaging or label.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1832-2024 (April 1, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1832-2024 to see it in context.
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