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FDA Device recall Z-2618-2016

Liver Access and Biopsy Needle Set Biopsy needle kit Intended for use in obtaining liver histology samples via a jugular vein approach

On 2016-08-31 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Liver Access and Biopsy Needle Set Biopsy needle kit Intended for use in obtaining liver histology samples via a jugular vein approach by Cook, citing increase in reports of polymer degradation of the catheter tip, resulting in tip fracture and/or separation. degradation could include loss of device function, separation of a dev….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2618-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-04-15
Published2016-08-31
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyCook
DistributionUS

Product

Liver Access and Biopsy Needle Set Biopsy needle kit Intended for use in obtaining liver histology samples via a jugular vein approach.

Reason

Increase in reports of polymer degradation of the catheter tip, resulting in tip fracture and/or separation. degradation could include loss of device function, separation of a device segment leading to medical intervention, or complications resulting from a separated segment. Such complications include device fragments in the vascular system, genitourinary system, or other soft tissues. Fragments within the vascular system could result in embolization to the heart or lungs, or occluding blood flow to end organs.

Identifiers

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All Lots. Catalog prefixes LABS Catalog/product number; Global/order number LABS-100 G08283 LABS-200…All Lots. Catalog prefixes LABS Catalog/product number; Global/order number LABS-100 G08283 LABS-200 G08284 LABS-200-CHP-A G10590

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2618-2016%22

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