Remington Medical Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0028-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Prostate Biopsy Needles shall be single use only and are to be used by a Urologist in a healthcare setting to obtain needle biopsies of the prostate. The needles are compatible with the Bard Magnum biopsy instrument. The needles have an echogenic tip for accurate placement under ultrasound guidance and centimeter markings along the cannula to facilitate depth placement.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 29, 2012

Date Posted: October 17, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0028-2013

Event ID: 63070

Reason for Recall:

Sterility of the product may be compromised.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 800 needles

Code Information:

NAC-1820M, Lot number: 121003

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, PA and TX.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated