PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM

Reported: May 17, 2023 Initiated: April 11, 2023 #Z-1564-2023

Product Description

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM

Reason for Recall

Coaxial cannula internal diameter and length of biopsy instruments exceed the external diameter and length of the biopsy needle, prohibiting the biopsy needle from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing the target tissue, which could lead to procedure delay, and insufficient sample acquisition requiring a repeat procedure.

Details

Units Affected
4,120
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution: PR, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY . OUS: BE, CA, AU
Location
Tempe, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM. Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Units affected: 4,120.
Why was this product recalled?
Coaxial cannula internal diameter and length of biopsy instruments exceed the external diameter and length of the biopsy needle, prohibiting the biopsy needle from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing the target tissue, which could lead to procedure delay, and insufficient sample acquisition requiring a repeat procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 17, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1564-2023.