Cook OB/Gyn, Inc. Cook Medical Tao Brush I.U.M.C. Endometrial Cytology/Histology Sampler (Tao Brush), 9.0Fr/26 cm, 3.5 cm, sterile, Cook Ob/Gyn, Spencer, IN; REF J-ES-090500-BL. Used to obtain endometrial samples for both cytology and histology. Intended for one-time use. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cook Medical Tao Brush I.U.M.C. Endometrial Cytology/Histology Sampler (Tao Brush), 9.0Fr/26 cm, 3.5 cm, sterile, Cook Ob/Gyn, Spencer, IN; REF J-ES-090500-BL. Used to obtain endometrial samples for both cytology and histology. Intended for one-time use.
Brand
Cook OB/Gyn, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots UF1793872 through UF1793877, UF1811910 through UF1811913, UF1811916, UF1811917, UF1811917S, UF1811918, UF1811919, UF1816687 and UF1816688.
Products Sold
Lots UF1793872 through UF1793877, UF1811910 through UF1811913, UF1811916, UF1811917, UF1811917S, UF1811918, UF1811919, UF1816687 and UF1816688.
Cook OB/Gyn, Inc. is recalling Cook Medical Tao Brush I.U.M.C. Endometrial Cytology/Histology Sampler (Tao Brush), 9.0Fr/26 cm, 3.5 due to There is an ink on the brush which has not been tested for use with the Tao Brush.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
There is an ink on the brush which has not been tested for use with the Tao Brush.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The consignee was notified by an Urgent: Recall Notice letter dated 4/2/09. The customer is to forward the notice to all personnel that need to be aware of it; pull from their stock and isolate any affected product; and complete the form. Upon receipt of the form, Cook Women's Health will issue a Return Goods Authorization number and the customer should return the affected products via FedEx using the Return Goods Authorization number.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026