Hologic, Inc recalls ATEC CANISTER. Suction Canister with Lid 490 cc., RX Only; Suction canister used to collect fluid during a breast biops…

Recall date

May 31, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2239-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hologic, Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution. US: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY OUS: United Arab Emirates, Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, F…

Why it was recalled

Cracks ATEC Canister Lids.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

ATEC CANISTER. Suction Canister with Lid 490 cc., RX Only; Suction canister used to collect fluid during a breast biopsy.