CIVCO recalls needle guide starter kits with lot numbers A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, and P022503 due to potential infection risk from improper use. Affected users should stop using and contact CIVCO for a replacement.
See the official notice for the full hazard description.
CIVCO is recalling its needle guide starter kits because they may cause infections if used incorrectly. This recall affects users who have the specific lot numbers listed in the product description. The risk is low but requires stopping use to prevent infection.
The needle guide starter kit may cause infections if not used properly. The device is designed for medical use with specific transducers, but improper handling could lead to contamination. The risk is low but exists due to the potential for infection.
Users who purchased the CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit with lot numbers A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, or P022503 are affected. Healthcare professionals and medical users are most at risk due to the device's intended use.
Check the lot number on the box, which ranges from A000012 to A050663, M000880 to M995980, or P022503. Also, look for brackets that no longer have product labeling.
Immediately stop using the recalled needle guide starter kit to prevent potential infection.
Reach out to CIVCO for a replacement kit or instructions on how to return the product.
The product is safe if used correctly, but the recall indicates a potential infection risk with improper use.
Lot numbers A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, and P022503 are affected.
Check the box for lot numbers in the ranges mentioned or look for brackets without product labeling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CIVCO to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0572-2019 — CIVCO CIVCO Hello, I own a CIVCO that is covered by recall Z-0572-2019 from CIVCO. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
