FDAJuly 17, 2015device

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9731754 - Passive Biopsy Fee Per Use (FPU) Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

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

The hazard

The adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate navigation and improper placement of the needles biopsy window in the brain.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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