FDAOctober 25, 2019device
BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument - Product Usage: The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors. It is not intended for use in bone.
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
During the firm's review of May 2019 complaint data, a significant increase in Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument complaints were observed for Failure to Fire, Firing Problem, and Failure to Obtain Samples.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
bard peripheral vascularbardbard peripheral
UPCs
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Recall history
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- FDABD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit Size: 8 Fr. x 26 cm, Ureteral Stent Kit REF 788262025-11-06
- FDABD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit Size: 6 Fr. x 30 cm, Ureteral Stent Kit REF 7886302025-11-06
- FDASafe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray, REF: PIG1260T,2025-11-06
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