RM Temena GmbH: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1608-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Ultrasound needles, 22G (0.7 mm) x 50mm, packaged individually, 10 needles/box, item number REF USC050-22. Needles for peripheral nerve blocking under ultrasound guidance.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 19, 2014

Date Posted: May 21, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1608-2014

Event ID: 68026

Reason for Recall:

Ultrasound needles may be defective and leak at the needle hub.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7370 needles

Code Information:

Lot B3170005, EXP 2018-05-31

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of MD and IL.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated