FDA Device recall Z-1656-2013

ARGENT SURGICAL SYSTEMSBIOPSY Punches Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2013-07-10

On 2013-07-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ARGENT SURGICAL SYSTEMS***BIOPSY Punches*** Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy by Clorox Healthcare Holdings Dba Healthlink, citing due to lack of sterilization.

Read the official FDA Device notice

Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-1656-2013
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2013-03-18
Published	2013-07-10
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
Company	Clorox Healthcare Holdings Dba Healthlink
Distribution	US

Product

ARGENT SURGICAL SYSTEMS***BIOPSY Punches*** Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy.

Reason

Due to lack of sterilization.

Identifiers

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code_info

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1656-2013%22

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