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Hologic, Inc: Sertera Biopsy Device, Sterile; Used primarily in ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.

Recall number
Z-2869-2016
Recalling firm
Hologic, Inc
Product
Sertera Biopsy Device, Sterile; Used primarily in ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-08-22
Posted
2016-09-21
Terminated
2017-02-03
Reason
Incorrect label on the Sertera Biopsy Kit
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Action
Hologic notified customers in the United States through Certified letter on 8/22/16. The letter contains instructions of returning the product, provides contact information, and includes a postage-paid return card for the consignee to complete and return to Hologic. Contact technical support at 508-263-2900 or l-800-442:9892 Press Option 6 ).
Quantity
570 units
Distribution
Nationwide.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot number: 15C10RA.
510(k) numbers
["K150169"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KNW
Firm FEI
1000120743
Firm city
Marlborough
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Publisher
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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2026-10-06

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