Angiotech Recalls Bone Marrow Biopsy Needles Due to Sterile Seal Defect
Angiotech is recalling 1,260 bone marrow biopsy needles due to a manufacturing issue affecting the sterile seal on blister trays.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Angiotech (Manan Medical Products, Inc.) is recalling 1,260 units of J Type Bone Marrow Needles (13ga x 10 cm). The recall involves Model Number IMKBMN-13R-10 and Lot Numbers LF69, LFDA, and LFL1. These manual surgical instruments are used for bone marrow biopsy and aspiration.
The recall was initiated because the company identified an internal manufacturing issue regarding the formation of the sterile seal on some of the blister trays for this product line. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically New Jersey) and in Mexico and South Korea.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected needles and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- J Type Bone Marrow Needle 13ga x 10 cm- Product Usage: Manual surgical instruments for Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration.
- Manufacturer
- Angiotech (Manan Medical Products, Inc.)
- Affected units
- 1,260
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- Model Number IMKBMN-13R-10
- Lot Numbers LF69
- LFDA
- LFL1
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Angiotech (Manan Medical Products, Inc.) under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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