International safety notice

An incident occurred in which a biopsy instrument could not be inserted due to the inclusion of a product in which the inner diameter of the outer cylinder needle was smaller than the specification. We have received notification from an overseas manufacturer that this has occurred, so we have decided to carry out a voluntary recall of a specific lot (manufacturing number) of products. did.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Mar 27, 2023

Key facts

Title An incident occurred in which a biopsy instrument could not be inserted due to the inclusion of a product in which the inner diameter of the outer cylinder needle was smaller than the specification. We have received notification from an overseas manufacturer that this has occurred, so we have decided to carry out a voluntary recall of a specific lot (manufacturing number) of products. did.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: Single use needle for tissue production Sales name: MISSION core needle
Manufacturer Medicon Co., Ltd.
Models 1816MSK, 0001450414, 0001453517, 0001447513
Date Mar 27, 2023
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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