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FDA Device recall Z-2324-2015

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit

On 2015-08-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit by Medtronic Navigation, citing the adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate nav….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2324-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-07-17
Published2015-08-12
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyMedtronic Navigation
DistributionUS

Product

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Reason

The adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate navigation and improper placement of the needles biopsy window in the brain.

Identifiers

code_infoLOT No: 066503515, 066504315, 066506515

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-2324-2015%22

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