Bard Marquee Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit, REF: MQK2016
- Company
- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- Recall Initiated
- August 10, 2023
- Posted
- October 4, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-0027-2024
- Quantity
- 1,545
- Firm Location
- Tempe, AZ
Reason for Recall
Diameter mismatch between coaxial and biopsy needle (cutting cannula) in disposable core biopsy instrument kits, where the coaxial cannula inner diameter prohibits the biopsy needle (cutting cannula) from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing target tissue, which may lead to repeated procedure, and procedural complications, such as pain/discomfort, pneumothorax, and bleeding.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of PR, CO, TX, CA, WA, OR, AZ, NJ, NY, OH, NC, MD, MI, LA, IN, AK, TN and the countries of CA, AU, BE.
Lot / Code Info
UDI-DI: 00801741097393, Lot: 0001480774, Exp: 07/28/2025
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
On 8/10/23, BD mailed or emailed recall notices to Medical Directors, Risk Managers, Medical Device Safety Offices, Lab Managers, Clinical Engineers, and Distributors who were told to do the following: 1) Discontinue distribution and use and immediately dispose of all affected product. 2) Share this notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this field action. 3) Distributors, identify all customers within your distribution network that purchased any affected product and provide a copy of the customer letter to all customers and advise them of this field action notification on behalf of the recalling firm. 2) Complete the attached Response Form and return via email to: BDRC45@bd.com If you require further assistance contact: the North American Regional Complaint Center: 1-844-8BD- LIFE (1-844-823-5433) M-F 8am - 5pm CT, or Email: productcomplaints@bd.com