Medical Device Recall: Z-0044-2018

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2017-09-22 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0044-2018.

Recall Res Number
Z-0044-2018
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
2020394
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2017-09-22
Date Posted
N/A
Date Terminated
2018-09-27
Product Code
KNW
Event Number
78224
Product Quantity
110,550 units
Product Description BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument, Product Codes - MC1410, 14 g x 10 cm; MC1616, 16 g x 16 cm; MC1816, 18 g x 16 cm; MC1820, 18 g x 20 cm; MC1825, 18 g x 25 cm. The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues.

Reason for Recall During the review of May 2017 complaint data, a significant increase in MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument complaints was observed for Failure to Prime, Failure to Fire, Failure to Obtain Sample, and Self-Activation.

Action Details BPV sent a customer recall letter on September 22, 2017 to each of the US consignees via FedEx with proof of delivery notification. BPV will also initiate a recall for product outside the US in accordance with regulations of each country in which the product was distributed.

Distribution Pattern US, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific

Code Information / Serial Numbers Lot Numbers: REBP0019, REBN0342, REBN2123, REBP1199, REBP1419, REBP1807, REBQ0084, REBQ0343, REBQ1012, REBP1420, REBP1809, REBP0869, REBP1266, REBP1267, REBP1421, REBP1422, REBP1810, REBQ0087, REBQ0088, REBQ0347, REBQ0811, REBQ1014, REBP0158, REBQ1904, REBQ1898, REBQ1978, REBR0468, REBQ2296, REBR0474

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