Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1433-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Quantity | 2,050 units |
| Location | Tempe, AZ, United States |
Official product description
Bard Biopsy EnCor Probe, MRI, 10G Trocar Tip, REF number ECPMR0110G, packaged individually in sterile pouches, 5 pouches/carton, Single Use, Rx, Sterile.
Why the product was recalled
Lot numbers and products inadvertently not included in the scope of the previous recall. Original recall was conducted due to an increase in probe failures for leaks, suction issues, and failure to obtain samples.
Distribution information
Distribution was made to AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WV. There was government distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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