The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1131-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Medtronic Intact Disposable Wands Recalled for Sterility Compromise

Medtronic is recalling Intact Disposable Wands because the sterile barrier was breached, compromising sterility. The recall covers 320 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a compromised sterile barrier, which poses a risk of infection (risk-of-harm product) without reported injuries or illnesses in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC is recalling 320 units of Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System, catalog number 777-115) due to a breach of the sterile barrier. This defect compromises the sterility of the medical devices.

The affected products are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality. The recall includes all lot codes.

The products were distributed worldwide, including US Nationwide and in the countries of China, Greece, Netherlands, Egypt, Turkey, and Switzerland. Users should stop using the affected wands and contact Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Intact Disposable Wands (part of the Intact System) 777-115: 5 Pack 15mm Disposable Product Usage: The Intact Medical disposable wands are intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality and to provide br
Affected units
320

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 (1)

  • All lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC 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.

See all 11 products in this recall →