Medtronic: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1474-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

SharkCore Fine Needle Biopsy System (25GA); Material/Part#: DSC-25-01

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 8, 2017

Date Posted: March 22, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1474-2017

Event ID: 76497

Reason for Recall:

Handle may break during use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,096 Units (total for all products)

Code Information:

Lot number: B000000174

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI; and countries of DK and DE

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated