Recall Z-1260-2023— Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, initiated 2023-02-28. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K171953. Product: Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK. Reason: The external diameter of the biopsy instrument is larger than the internal diameter of the coaxial needle, which could lead to: 1) Procedural delay, 2) Requirement of an additional device, 3), Needle tip breakage, if used despite incompatibility..

Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-02-28
Firm location
Tempe, AZ, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK

Reason for recall

The external diameter of the biopsy instrument is larger than the internal diameter of the coaxial needle, which could lead to: 1) Procedural delay, 2) Requirement of an additional device, 3), Needle tip breakage, if used despite incompatibility.

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