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Instrument, Biopsy

FDA product code KNW · Class 2 · Gastroenterology, Urology

4,716
Registered devices
23,838
Adverse events
106
Recalls
364
510(k) clearances

Devices with this code

Recent recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-06-01Argon Medical Devices, IncKits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.
2026-06-01Argon Medical Devices, IncKits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.
2026-06-01Argon Medical Devices, IncKits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.
2025-12-15Hologic, IncPresence of particulates in affected devices that can be deposited into breast tissue during use.
2025-01-15Hologic, IncDevices presented a condition in which the inner needle separated from the hub and produced a longer throw of the inner needle or dislodgement.
2024-09-30Bard Peripheral Vascular IncDisposable biopsy instruments were potentially manufactured missing the backend notch retention feature on the needle that results in inadequate securing of the
2024-07-02Argon Medical Devices, IncHoles have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of
2023-11-08Bard Peripheral Vascular IncThe internal diameter of the coaxial cannula may be smaller or larger than the external diameter of the biopsy needle, and the length of the cannula may exceed
2023-08-10Bard Peripheral Vascular IncDiameter mismatch between coaxial and biopsy needle (cutting cannula) in disposable core biopsy instrument kits, where the coaxial cannula inner diameter prohib
2023-05-02Hologic, IncThe inner needle of the Sertera device is either detaching or discharging and may cause delay in surgery

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