Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1396-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Quantity | 2320 units |
| Location | Tempe, AZ, United States |
Official product description
Bard TruGuide Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle Product Usage: The TruGuide Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needles are intended for use as a guiding needle in obtaining core biopsy samples from soft tissue such as liver, kidney, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue lesions.
Why the product was recalled
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. is recalling Bard TruGuide Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needles because they have the potential to have the incorrect sized blunt tip stylet within its packaging that will not pass through the coaxial.
Distribution information
U.S. distribution to the following; SC, CO, MT, PA, MA, TX, MI, VA OH, CA, GA, WA, MO, KS, TN, IA, FL, NV, PR. Foreign distribution to the following; Canada, Austria, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Holland, France, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, UK.
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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