Class II — Civco Medical Instruments Inc
| Recalling firm | CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc. (the firm's only registered facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variability in the projected position of the needle path with the ultrasound device. |
| Product | CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromagnetic sensor for use with 3D Guidance driveBAY, driveBAY 2, trakSTAR, or trakSTAR2 trackers, Ref. 610-1066. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom reusable tracking bracket for leading transducers and other medical devices |
| Quantity | 100 kits |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including WI, CA, MA, IN, WA, and NJ. Foreign distribution was made to Germany, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Japan, Italy, Korea, and France. |
| Initiated | 2012-05-07 |
| Classified | 2012-07-06 |
| Terminated | 2015-01-07 |
| Recall number | Z-1954-2012 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Civco Medical Instruments Inc (Z-1954-2012).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/61793/
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