International safety notice

In some lots of ILS 0914-12 and ILS-0914-20 for use with ATEC handpieces in MRI-guided biopsies, The manufacturer has confirmed that the brown cap on the distal end of the loducer sheath can become dislodged during a biopsy. Therefore, we decided to carry out a voluntary recall.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Oct 4, 2022

Key facts

Title In some lots of ILS 0914-12 and ILS-0914-20 for use with ATEC handpieces in MRI-guided biopsies, The manufacturer has confirmed that the brown cap on the distal end of the loducer sheath can become dislodged during a biopsy. Therefore, we decided to carry out a voluntary recall.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand General name: Suction-type tissue production needle キット Brand name: ATEC Breast Biopsy System
Manufacturer Hologic Japan Co., Ltd.
Models 21G20RS, 0914-20, 21G12RA, 0914-12
Date Oct 4, 2022
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

At a glance

  • No Recall
  • No Field safety notice

Counts are shown as ranges. Exact figures, trends and every underlying record are available in Orca1.

About International device safety notices

Field safety notices, recalls and safety alerts published by about 30 national medical device regulators outside the United States, matched by Orca1 to FDA device data.

Source: National medical device regulators (as listed), compiled by Orca1

Browse all International device safety notices