Micro-Tech recalls Trident Endoscopic Ultrasonic Biopsy Needles (FNB) due to potential breakage in the body causing injury. Affected units have specific identifiers; stop using if you own one.
The combination of the firmness of the mass, the potential endoscope and elevator position combined with the force required to penetrate the mass may contribute to the breakage of the needle in the human body, which could cause injury.
Micro-Tech is recalling Trident Endoscopic Ultrasonic Biopsy Needles (FNB) because they might break inside the body during use, causing injury. This is a serious risk that requires immediate action to avoid harm.
The needle could break inside the body when used due to the firmness of the tissue, the endoscope position, and the force needed to penetrate the mass. This breakage may cause injury to the user.
Users of the Trident Endoscopic Ultrasonic Biopsy Needle (FNB) with the identifiers EUS-22-1-N, UPN ES345:91, and M171226171 are affected. Medical professionals and patients who use this needle during procedures are at highest risk.
Check for the identifiers EUS-22-1-N, UPN ES34591, and M171226171 on the needle. This product was sold by Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
Immediately stop using the Trident Endoscopic Ultrasonic Biopsy Needle (FNB) if it has the identifiers EUS-22-1-N, UPN ES34591, or M171226171.
No, the product is recalled due to a risk of breakage inside the body, which could cause injury. Do not use it.
Stop using it immediately and contact Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. for further instructions.
Check for the identifiers EUS-22-1-N, UPN ES34591, or M171226171 on the needle. This product was sold by Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
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Subject: Recall Z-1877-2018 — Micro-Tech Micro-Tech Hello, I own a Micro-Tech that is covered by recall Z-1877-2018 from Micro-Tech. 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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