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Cook OB/Gyn, Inc.: Cook Medical Tao Brush I.U.M.C. Endometrial Cytology/Histology Sampler (Tao Brush), 9.0Fr/26 cm, 3.5 cm, sterile, Cook Ob/Gyn, Spencer, IN; REF J-ES-090500-BL. Used to obtain endometrial samples for both cytology and histology. Intended for one-time use.

Recall number
Z-1416-2009
Recalling firm
Cook OB/Gyn, Inc.
Product
Cook Medical Tao Brush I.U.M.C. Endometrial Cytology/Histology Sampler (Tao Brush), 9.0Fr/26 cm, 3.5 cm, sterile, Cook Ob/Gyn, Spencer, IN; REF J-ES-090500-BL. Used to obtain endometrial samples for both cytology and histology. Intended for one-time use.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-04-02
Posted
2009-06-16
Terminated
2009-12-03
Reason
There is an ink on the brush which has not been tested for use with the Tao Brush.
Root cause
Process control
Action
The consignee was notified by an Urgent: Recall Notice letter dated 4/2/09. The customer is to forward the notice to all personnel that need to be aware of it; pull from their stock and isolate any affected product; and complete the form. Upon receipt of the form, Cook Women's Health will issue a Return Goods Authorization number and the customer should return the affected products via FedEx using the Return Goods Authorization number.
Quantity
15,396
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lots UF1793872 through UF1793877, UF1811910 through UF1811913, UF1811916, UF1811917, UF1811917S, UF1811918, UF1811919, UF1816687 and UF1816688.
510(k) numbers
["K082066","K941298"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HFE
Firm FEI
not on file
Firm city
Spencer
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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