Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2888-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

CIVCO lnfiniti Needle Guide Bracket. used for performing needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with the use of diagnostic ultrasound transducers. Product Usage: The bracket and disposable guide provide physicians with a tool for performing needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with the use of diagnostic ultrasound transducers.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 23, 2018

Date Posted: August 29, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2888-2018

Event ID: 80704

Reason for Recall:

A cover failed leak testing during validation testing of new needle guides from a replacement tool.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 177 boxes

Code Information:

Item: 639-026 - Biopsy Starter Kit for use with Esaote LA332 and SL332 transducers Lot #'s M206950, M664690, M897110, M119380, M605540, M706720, M570610, M543670, M851530, M983170, M358570. M358570, M427660. M526300, M526300, M734570, M912740, and M664690. Item 698-009: Biopsy Starter Kit for use with Zonare C9-3 transducers M427370, M103030, A010473, M103030, M771190, M427390, M293590, M427370, M105150, M089260, M515370, M293580, M888920, M427370, M220960, M558420, M560740, M909270, M096330, M388690, M558220, M695400, M085550, M917410, M419650, M879530, M964370, M093020, M723180, and A010459 Item: 698-016 Biposy Bracket for use with Zonare C9-3 transducers M567620 and M052860 Item 620-116 Biopsy Starter Kit for use with BK Medical 18L5 and 8870 transducers M080890, M559550, M425050, M056610, M092800, M041630, M186540, M122250, M335740, M043310, M499390, M483250, M109060, M275630, M912150, A023904, M457560, M051670, M091360, M895560, A015235, M202260, M869430, M056610, M027090, M308820, M831280, M547370, M253050, M083160, and M865470

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of GA, KY, CA, NY , NJ, TX, IL, MA, RI, AZ, and IA and countries of Ukraine, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Japan, China, and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated