Z-1586-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc — Tempe, AZ

FDA device recall Z-1586-2015 was initiated by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc on Apr 9, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The firm is recalling Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument due to the risk of having self-activation-related issues. The recall status is terminated (terminated Sep 25, 2015). Affected quantity: 7,995 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 13, 2015
Initiation Date
Apr 9, 2015
Termination Date
Sep 25, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
7,995 units

Product Description

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single patient use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The side and rear actuator buttons are color-coded according to the various gauge sizes e.g., yellow=20 gauge, pink=18 gauge, purple=16 gauge, and green=14 gauge.

Reason for Recall

The firm is recalling Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument due to the risk of having self-activation-related issues.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV and the countries of: France, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Finland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, and Japan.

Code Information

Product Code: MC1820 Gauge x Lengh: 18g x 20cm Lot Numbers: REYA2017, REYC2853

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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openFDA file date
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Loaded by RegDataLab
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