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Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch Aspirating Biopsy Needle over reports of needle breakage

Auris Health recalled the Monarch Aspirating Biopsy Needle (REF MBR-000012) after reports of needle breakage. 158 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-0025-2020, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

Occurred 2019-04-19 · Auris Health · Investigated by FDA

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What happened in Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch Aspirating Biopsy Needle over reports of needle breakage?
Auris Health recalled the Monarch Aspirating Biopsy Needle (REF MBR-000012) after reports of needle breakage. 158 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-0025-2020, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on April 19, 2019 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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