CLASS II Device recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

"J" Type Bone Marrow Needle recalled by Angiotech (Manan Medical

Angiotech (Manan Medical Products, Inc.) is recalling "J" Type Bone Marrow Needle, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Dec 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesModel Number IMKBMN-11R-10-X, Lot Numbers LJUE, LEAC, LFKX; Model Number IMKBMN-11R-10, Lot Numbers LK0J, LEHU
Quantity recalled9,900 units

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-0814-2019
FDA event ID
81968
Recalling firm
Angiotech (Manan Medical Products, Inc.), Wheeling, IL
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
18 Dec 2018
FDA classified
7 Feb 2019
Reported
13 Feb 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Sterility

Timeline

18 Dec 2018Recall initiated by company
7 Feb 2019Classified by FDA+51 days
13 Feb 2019Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Argon Medical has identified an internal manufacturing issue on the formation of the sterile seal on some of their blister trays for the Bone Marrow Biopsy Needle tray product line

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

"J" Type Bone Marrow Needle 11ga x 10 cm - Product Usage: Manual surgical instruments for Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of New Jersey, and countries of Mexico and South Korea.

Nationwide New Jersey

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Argon Medical has identified an internal manufacturing issue on the formation of the sterile seal on some of their blister trays for the Bone Marrow Biopsy Needle tray product line

Which lots are affected?

Model Number IMKBMN-11R-10-X, Lot Numbers LJUE, LEAC, LFKX; Model Number IMKBMN-11R-10, Lot Numbers LK0J, LEHU

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of New Jersey, and countries of Mexico and South Korea.

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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6 other products · FDA event 81968

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