CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 2 Oct 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument recalled
Argon Medical Devices is recalling BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Jul 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-3192-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95119
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Athens, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jul 2024
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2024
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 2 Jul 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Classified by FDA | +80 days |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, OH, NY, MO, CO, IL, NC, CA, AK, PA, MN, ND, TX, SC, AR, WI, OK, TN, KS, UT, NJ, VA, MA, KY, IN, AL, DE, MT, NE, WV, NV, HI, OR, WA, NH, LA, CT, MI, GA, MD, ID, MS, IA, RI, NM, VT and the countries of ITA, TUN, ROU, LTU, BEL, GBR, CAN, TUR, POL, PAN, THA, PRT, TWN, AUT, NZL, AUS, BGR, MEX, CHE, NLD, PHL, PER, FRA, SGP, ZAF, CZE, EST, ESP, OMN, NPL, COL, PRI, ISR, JPN, KEN, BHR, ARE, CHN.
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMaryland
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.
Which lots are affected?
REF/Box UDI-DI/Unit UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration Date): 360-1080-01/20886333004373/00886333004379/11563436(22-Mar-2027), 11568010(16-Apr-2027), 11568790(1-May-2027), 11569552(7-May-2027), 11572560(20-May-2027) 360-1080-02/20886333224009/00886333224005/11563678(22-Mar-27), 11562475(05-Mar-27), 11562476(14-Mar-27), 11566932(08-Apr-27), 11567139(11-Apr-27), 11568361(16-Apr-27), 11569013(23-Apr-27), 11569844(29-Apr-27), 11571094(02-May-27), 11572044(08-May-27), 11572886(26-May-27); 360-1080-03/20886333224016/00886333224012/11569845(22-Apr-27), 11562477(04-Mar-27), 11564861(26-Mar-27), 11567888(12-Apr-27), 11568554(18-Apr-27), 11570075(04-May-27); 360-1580-01/20886333004359/00886333004355/11563438(21-Mar-2027), 11563439(19-Mar-2027); 360-1580-02/20886333224023/00886333224029/11562478(14-Mar-27), 11563440(18-Mar-27), 11563682(20-Mar-27), 11565238(03-Apr-27), 11566882(09-Apr-27), 11570132(01-May-27), 11570814(09-May-27), 11573339(20-May-27); 360-1580-03/20886333224030/00886333224036/11570288(02-May-27), 11563442(20-Mar-27), 11566173(03-Apr-27), 11566883(10-Apr-27), 11568153(16-Apr-27), 11570813(08-May-27); 360-2080-01/20886333004342/00886333004348/11563564(26-Mar-2027), 11566036(8-Apr-2027), 11567992(16-Apr-2027), 11570142(1-May-27), 11570863(8-May-27); 360-2080-02/20886333224047/00886333224043/11562964(07-Mar-27), 11563922(15-Mar-27), 11564189(22-Mar-27); 360-2080-03/20886333224054/00886333224050/11563443(15-Mar-27), 11566936(11-Apr-27), 11567889(22-Apr-2027); 370-1080-01/20886333004380/00886333004386/11564795(26-Mar-27); 370-1080-02/20886333224061/00886333224067/11562608(05-Mar-27), 11562748(04-Mar-27), 11564843(26-Mar-27), 11566037(08-Apr-27), 11571101(30-Apr-27), 11571360(06-May-27); 370-1080-03/20886333224078/00886333224074/11564844(22-Mar-27), 11566690(16-Apr-27), 11571100(01-May-27), 11573030(13-May-27); 370-1580-01/20886333004366/00886333004382/11564366(26-Mar-27); 370-1580-02/20886333224085/00886333224081/11571824(06-May-27), 11562114(07-Mar-27), 11566038(08-Apr-27), 11571824(06-May-27); 370-1580-03/20886333224092/00886333224098/11569414(22-Apr-27), 11571104(01-May-27); 763114100x/20886333006643/00886333006649/11563673(11-May-2029), 11570356(23-Apr-2029), 11571058(4-Apr-2029), 11572456(29-May-2029), 11572868(13-May-2029), 11573300(22-May-2029); 763116100X/20886333006612/00886333006618/11562815(7-Mar-2029), 11571061(29-Apr-2029); 763116160X/20886333006605/00886333006601/11571063(1-May-2029); 763118100X/20886333006582/00886333006588/11564330(26-Mar-2029); 763118200X/20886333006650/00886333006656/11562085(5-Mar-2029), 11571065(4-APR-2029); 763120100X/20886333006568/00886333006564/11564331(26-Mar-2029); 763120160X/20886333006575/00886333006571/11565618(10-Apr-2029); 763418200X/20886333006803/00886333006809/11566213(10-Apr-2029); 763418250X/20886333006810/00886333006816/11564594(22-Mar-2029), 11565619(4-Apr-2029), 11572175(22-May-2029); 763114200X/20886333006629/00886333006625/11566106(4-Apr-2029)
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, FL, OH, NY, MO, CO, IL, NC, CA, AK, PA, MN, ND, TX, SC, AR, WI, OK, TN, KS, UT, NJ, VA, MA, KY, IN, AL, DE, MT, NE, WV, NV, HI, OR, WA, NH, LA, CT, MI, GA, MD, ID, MS, IA, RI, NM, VT and the countries of ITA, TUN, ROU, LTU, BEL, GBR, CAN, TUR, POL, PAN, THA, PRT, TWN, AUT, NZL, AUS, BGR, MEX, CHE, NLD, PHL, PER, FRA, SGP, ZAF, CZE, EST, ESP, OMN, NPL, COL, PRI, ISR, JPN, KEN, BHR, ARE, CHN.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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