The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1733-2024·Announced 2024-05-15

Hologic BioZorb Bioabsorbable Markers Recalled for Adverse Events

Hologic is recalling BioZorb Marker bioabsorbable surgical markers due to reported adverse events including infection, pain, device migration, and erosion. FDA classified this as Class I, affecting 53,492 units nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. The recall involves reported adverse events including infection, device migration, device erosion, and need for medical intervention.

Plain-English summary

Hologic, Inc. is recalling BioZorb Marker bioabsorbable markers across nine different models and sizes. These devices are used to mark sites in soft tissue during radiographic procedures. The recall affects approximately 53,492 units distributed nationwide, including all lots and both implanted and non-implanted devices within their expiration date.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class I due to reported adverse events associated with the devices. Complaints describe complications including pain, infection, rash, device migration, device erosion, seroma, and discomfort from feeling the device in breast tissue. Some patients have required additional medical treatment to remove the device.

Patients who have received these markers should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any symptoms or complications. Healthcare providers should monitor patients and consider device removal if adverse events occur.

The recalled product

Product
BioZorb Marker-BioZorb 3D Bioabsorbable Marker-Intended Use radiographic marking of sites in soft tissue. 1) F0405 BioZorb Marker 4cm x 5cm 2) F0404 BioZorb Marker 4cm x 4cm 3) F0331 BioZorb Marker 1cm x 3cm x 3cm 4) F0231 BioZorb Marker 1cm x 3cm x 2cm 5) F0221 BioZorb Mark
Manufacturer
Hologic, Inc
Hazard
  • infection
  • device-migration
  • device-erosion
  • pain
  • rash
  • seroma

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 (10)

  • UDI-DI: (1) 15420045514065
  • (2) 15420045514058
  • (3) 15420045514041
  • (4) 15420045514034
  • (5) 15420045514027
  • (6) 15420045514010
  • (7) 15420045514003
  • (8) 15420045513990
  • (9) 15420045513983. All lots
  • including implanted devices and non-implanted devices within expiration date.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.