Health product recall

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Biopsy (2019-10-23)

Starting date:
October 23, 2019
Posting date:
November 15, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-71609



Last updated: 2019-11-15

Affected Products

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Biopsy

Reason

It has been identified that selected product code/lot numbers of Max-Core Disposable Biopsy Instruments may be at risk of having firing issues. An example of a firing issue is where the device does not completely fire, resulting in the inability to obtain tissue samples.

Affected products

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Biopsy

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • MC1416
  • MC1610
  • MC1616
  • MC1620
  • MC1810
  • MC1816
  • MC1825
  • MC2016
Companies
Manufacturer

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.

1625 West 3rd Street

Tempe

55441

Arizona

UNITED STATES