FDADecember 10, 2020device

Argon Medical Devices TLAB, Transjugular Liver Biopsy System, REF: TL - 19, 1/19 GA Flexcore Biopsy Needle, 7F Introducer Sheath W/Curved Metal Stiffener, Tissue Removal Swabs, 5F Straight Catheter, 5F Curved Catheter, Sterile EO,

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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