Class 2 Device Recall Ion Endoluminal System; Flexision Biopsy Needle

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 06, 2021
• Create Date: October 15, 2021
• Recall Status: Terminated on May 17, 2024
• Recall Number: Z-0106-2022
• Recall Event ID: 88524
• 510(K)Number: K182188
• Product Classification: Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) - Product Code EOQ
• Product: Ion Flexison Biopsy Needle, 19G, Extension Range : 0-3 cm, Ref: 490104-09 and 49004-10, 5-pack, Sterile EO, Rx only, UDI:00886874115978
• Code Information: Affected Lot Number(s): S90200303, S90200622, S90200727, S90200811, S90200820, S90200831 ,S90200909, S90201008, S90201015 ,S90201103, S90201107, S90201125 ,S90201202, S90201204, S90210114 ,S90210211, S90210225, S90210310 ,S90210318, S90210408, S90210414
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; 1266 Kifer Rd Bldg 101; Sunnyvale CA 94086-5304
• For Additional Information Contact: Intuitive Customer Service; 800-876-1310
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Potential for the sheath tip on the biopsy needle to separate from the sheath shaft.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: On August 6, 2021, Intuitive Surgical issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notice to affected consignees via Fed Ex. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, Intuitive ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Inform necessary hospital personnel about this issue. 2. Inform affected personnel when the requested actions have been completed. 3. Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form immediately and return it via fax or email to Intuitive as instructed on the form. 4. Please retain a copy of this letter and the acknowledgement form for your files. 5. All returned affected product will be assessed and credit will be provided for the quantity returned. Intuitive will provide a follow up notification once unaffected product becomes available. 6. If you need further information or support concerning this Medical Device Notification, please contact your Endoluminal Sales Representative or contact Intuitive Customer Service at the numbers listed below: " North America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (4 AM to 5 PM PST) or mail: customerservice@intusurg.com.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1625 units
• Distribution: US: AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IO, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA OUS: China
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = EOQ