Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.: 36 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

36Reports
0Class I
9Ongoing
2026-04-08Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II36

By year reported

YearReports
20155
201818
20214
20251
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Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-152

Z-1734-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-152
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
20 units

eTRAX Needle Sensor - 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-159

Z-1738-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle Sensor - 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-159
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
21 units

eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-151

Z-1733-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-151
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
18 units

eTRAX Needle Sensor - 14G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-157

Z-1736-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle Sensor - 14G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-157
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
5 units

eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 14G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-150

Z-1732-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 14G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-150
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
6 units

eTRAX Needle Sensor - 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-156

Z-1735-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle Sensor - 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-156
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
5 units

eTRAX Needle Sensor - 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-158

Z-1737-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle Sensor - 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-158
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
10 units

eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-149

Z-1731-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-04-08  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.
Product
eTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-149
Where it went
US States: OH, PA, WA. China.
How much
2 units

BX2 Needle Guide, Part Number 644-094, tool for performing needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with the use

Z-1892-2025  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2025-06-11  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
During the attachment of the needle guide to the covered probe, the tight tolerance and fit of the needle guide can cause a pinhole breach in the transducer cover when latching the guide in place.
Product
BX2 Needle Guide, Part Number 644-094, tool for performing needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with the use of diagnostic ultrasound transducers
Where it went
OUS Distribution to countries of: Japan, Taiwan, France, Georgia, Germany and Denmark
How much
506 boxes

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 14 Ga VirtuTRAX

Z-0396-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is potential that the VirtuTRAX device will not tighten onto the instrument to be used.
Product
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 14 Ga VirtuTRAX
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Canada, China (Mainland), China (Taiwan), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand.
How much
9 boxes (5 units/box)

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 14 Ga VirtutTRAX

Z-0395-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is potential that the VirtuTRAX device will not tighten onto the instrument to be used.
Product
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 14 Ga VirtutTRAX
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Canada, China (Mainland), China (Taiwan), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand.
How much
52 boxes (5 units/box)

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 10 17 GA VirtuTRAX

Z-0398-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is potential that the VirtuTRAX device will not tighten onto the instrument to be used.
Product
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 10 17 GA VirtuTRAX
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Canada, China (Mainland), China (Taiwan), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand.
How much
599 boxes (5 units/box)

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 10 17 GA VirtutTRAX

Z-0397-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is potential that the VirtuTRAX device will not tighten onto the instrument to be used.
Product
VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 10 17 GA VirtutTRAX
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Canada, China (Mainland), China (Taiwan), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand.
How much
18 boxes (5 units/box)

SonoSite FUJIFILM Needle Guide Bracket, REF number P06013-08, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSi

Z-0567-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
SonoSite FUJIFILM Needle Guide Bracket, REF number P06013-08, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers. Mfg for:
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
115 boxes

CIVCO Sales Demo Kit, REF DEMOGPGUIDE, for use by CIVCO and customer sales representatives.

Z-0576-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Sales Demo Kit, REF DEMOGPGUIDE, for use by CIVCO and customer sales representatives.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
135 boxes

CIVCO Biopsy Bracket, REF P03122-07, Reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 serie

Z-0565-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Biopsy Bracket, REF P03122-07, Reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
73 boxes

SonoSite Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers P06013-06 and P06013-07, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with

Z-0566-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
SonoSite Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers P06013-06 and P06013-07, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
297 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranduc

Z-0574-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranducers, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
49 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-039, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1cm, 1.5

Z-0573-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-039, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) with (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex cover for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 22 GAUGE, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
20 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12922-01 and P12922-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile

Z-0569-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12922-01 and P12922-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) needle guides (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers (5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 21 GAUGE, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
234 boxes

SonoSite L25 Bracket Kit containing 1 Reusable non-sterile bracket, REF numbers P03122-01, P03122-02, P03122-

Z-0563-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer and bracket during assembly.
Product
SonoSite L25 Bracket Kit containing 1 Reusable non-sterile bracket, REF numbers P03122-01, P03122-02, P03122-03, P03122-04, and P03122-05, Mfg for: SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
1,375 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-037, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1.5cm, 2

Z-0571-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-037, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guides (1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 4.5 depths) with (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex cover for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 18 GAUGE, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
468 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-038, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guide (1cm, 1.5c

Z-0572-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF 674-038, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile needle guide (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) with (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex cover for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 21 GAUGE, Rx. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA..
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
613 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF P03122-06, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25/L25e transdu

Z-0564-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer and bracket during assembly.
Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF P03122-06, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with SonoSite L25/L25e transducers, Mfg by: CIVCO, Kalona, IA.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
948 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers M001457100, P06013-10, and P03122-08, reusable non-sterile single-angl

Z-0562-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer and bracket during assembly.
Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers M001457100, P06013-10, and P03122-08, reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranducers, RX. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
738 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12920-01 and P12920-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with steril

Z-0568-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12920-01 and P12920-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 4.5cm depths) needle guides (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers ((5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 18 GAUGE, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
257 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12924-01 and P12924-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile

Z-0570-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Starter Kit, REF numbers P12924-01 and P12924-02, Reusable non-sterile bracket with sterile (1cm, 1.5cm, 2cm depths) needle guides (5), (10.2 x 147cm) CIV-Flex covers (5) for use with SonoSite L25 series transducers, 22 GAUGE, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
66 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057-10, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.

Z-0575-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Product
CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF 674-057-10, Reusable non-sterile bracket for use with FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. L25 series tranducers, Rx.
Where it went
Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
How much
3 boxes

CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-150, QTY 24, STERILE EO

Z-2947-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-09-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The assembly of the needle guides were found to be either missing adhesive or did not have adequate adhesive to hold the assembled cannula in place on the needle guide.
Product
CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-150, QTY 24, STERILE EO
Where it went
United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom
How much
3 units

CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-144, QTY 24, STERILE EO

Z-2946-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-09-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The assembly of the needle guides were found to be either missing adhesive or did not have adequate adhesive to hold the assembled cannula in place on the needle guide.
Product
CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-144, QTY 24, STERILE EO
Where it went
United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom
How much
107 units

Showing the 30 most recent of 36. The rest are searchable at the FDA enforcement report database.

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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