Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-221 Recalled by ConMed Corporation Due to ConMed received complaints from a user facility reporting...

Date: November 20, 2012
Company: ConMed Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact ConMed Corporation directly.

Affected Products

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-221, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 21 g x 15 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories. The ConMed WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles are designed for use with a bronchoscope. They are used to puncture the tracheobronchial wall and to aspirate sufficient tissue and/or cell specimens to stage bronchogenic carcinoma. These are disposable sterile, single-use devices.

Quantity: Total 452

Why Was This Recalled?

ConMed received complaints from a user facility reporting that the WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles would not insert properly through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope. If the device will not fit through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, it must be replaced with an alternate device and could result in minor inconvenience to the user.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 14 states: CA, FL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, NM, NC, OH, PA, TX

Affected (14 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report