The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1647-2021·Announced 2021-05-26

Biopsybell 10G Direct Working Cannula Recalled for Sterilization Concerns

Biopsybell is recalling 10G Direct Working Cannulas labeled as sterile because they may not have been sterilized. The recall affects 50 units distributed in Mississippi and Kentucky.

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 involves a medical device that may not be sterile, posing a risk of infection. This fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Biopsybell S.R.L. is recalling 50 units of 10G Direct Working Cannula Bevel Tip 15CM, code INTVM-DWCB/15, lot 20071561. The products were distributed in the United States, specifically in the states of Mississippi and Kentucky.

The recall was initiated because the products were labeled as sterile but may not have been sterilized. This defect poses a risk of infection if the devices are used in medical procedures.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using these products immediately and contact Biopsybell S.R.L. for instructions on return or replacement. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
10G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA BEVEL TIP 15CM, CODE INTVM-DWCB/15
Manufacturer
BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.
Affected units
50

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)

  • LOT: 20071561

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by BIOPSYBELL S.R.L. 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 19 products in this recall →