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Vacuum Assisted Core Biopsy Device

by Promex, Inc.

510(k) K010400

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

5 closed

Documents

Trust

Unverified

Registry data, not yet checked by deviCERTS. Source FDA 510(k), synced 22 Oct 2026. What this means

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK010400 Date24 Jul 2001ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

5 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-2285-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 11 Aug 2010

    The firm received a customer complaint that the a device labeled as ATEC 0912-12 was actually ATEC 0912-20.

    • Terminated Z-1160-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 1 Feb 2010

    The product is labeled as ATEC0909-12 but it actually contains 0909-20.

    • Terminated Z-0275-2009 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 22 Sep 2008

    The distal tip of the needle may become detached and remain in the patient, requiring surgical removal.

    • Terminated Z-0362-2007 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 15 Dec 2006

    The handpiece package may have an incorrect part number on the inner package. Error could result in over-penetration of the biopsy needle.

    • Terminated Z-1160-06 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 25 May 2006

    Lack of assurance of sterility, as package may have a seal defect (improperly sealed primary packaging).

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
KNW
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 876.1075
Advisory Committee
Gastroenterology, Urology
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

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