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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device, 14G, 10CM Product Usage: The Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device is used in obtaining biopsy samples from soft tissues such as liver, breast, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes, and various soft tissue tumors. For breast biopsy this product is for diagnosis onlynot therapeutic use.. These devices are sterile, single use devices.

Reported: July 29, 2015 Initiated: June 2, 2015 #Z-2102-2015

Product Description

Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device, 14G, 10CM Product Usage: The Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device is used in obtaining biopsy samples from soft tissues such as liver, breast, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes, and various soft tissue tumors. For breast biopsy this product is for diagnosis onlynot therapeutic use.. These devices are sterile, single use devices.

Reason for Recall

Stryker Instruments is recalling the Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device due to the potential for for the stylet to eject from the SelectCore device during actuation.

Details

Units Affected
55 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: TX, NJ and MS.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device, 14G, 10CM Product Usage: The Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device is used in obtaining biopsy samples from soft tissues such as liver, breast, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes, and various soft tissue tumors. For breast biopsy this product is for diagnosis onlynot therapeutic use.. These devices are sterile, single use devices.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 55 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Stryker Instruments is recalling the Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device due to the potential for for the stylet to eject from the SelectCore device during actuation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2102-2015.