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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2766-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Hologic Recalls SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems Due to Tip Breakage

Hologic is recalling 535 units of SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems because the tip may break at the glue joint.

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, and the hazard involves a structural defect (tip breakage) in a medical device used during MRI procedures, which poses a risk of harm even though specific injuries are not reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hologic, Inc. is recalling 535 units of the SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems (ILS) for ATEC in MRI. The affected product is the ILS-0914-12-OB (9G Introducer Localization Set (OB Model) for ATEC0914-12MR Handpiece). This sterile accessory kit is sold as an independent product for use with ATEC MRI handpieces and is available in two lengths.

The recall is being conducted because of tip breakage at the glue joint between the obturator body and the tip. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States. Specific lot codes for the recalled units include 512501, 512502, 512504, 512588, 601501, 601535, 601536, 601587, 602501, 602502, 602503, 602504, 603522, 604557, 604558, 604591, 605501, 605502, 605543, and 605547.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems and contact Hologic, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems (ILS) for ATEC in MRI. ILS-0914-12-OB (9G Introducer Localization Set (OB Model) for ATEC0914-12MR Handpiece Product Usage: The Sure Sight Obturator Introducer Localization System (ILS-OB) is a Hologic accessory kit. It is
Manufacturer
Hologic, Inc
Category
Medical Device — MRI Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
535

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 (20)

  • Lot Codes: 512501
  • 512502
  • 512504
  • 512588
  • 601501
  • 601535
  • 601536
  • 601587
  • 602501
  • 602502
  • 602503
  • 602504
  • 603522
  • 604557
  • 604558
  • 604591
  • 605501
  • 605502
  • 605543
  • 605547.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Hologic, 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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