Cardinal Health Temno Chiba FIne Needle Aspiration, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, 18 GA x 15 cm., product CHI1815, Allegiance, a Cardinal Health Company, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA, Made in Dominican Republic Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Temno Chiba FIne Needle Aspiration, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, 18 GA x 15 cm., product CHI1815, Allegiance, a Cardinal Health Company, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA, Made in Dominican Republic
Brand
Cardinal Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number CHI1815, lot D03AB0594
Products Sold
Catalog number CHI1815, lot D03AB0594
Cardinal Health is recalling Temno Chiba FIne Needle Aspiration, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, 18 GA x 15 cm., product CHI1815, Alle due to The product was shipped prior to being sterilized.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The product was shipped prior to being sterilized.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recalled by telephone call and follow-up letter on 6/2/03. The accounts were informed that the biopsy needles were not sterile, and were requested to examine their inventory for the affected lot and return any found for credit and replacement.
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As reported by FDA
FL, GA, MN, MO, OH, OK
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026