FDA Recall Terminated

Bard TruGuide Coxail Biopsy Needle with Depth Stop and additional Blunt Tip Stylet, Catalog Number C1816B, Device Listing Number E148687. The Bard TruGuide Coaxial Biopsy Needle is a three-part device consisting of an outer cannula with an attached female luer lock hub, and inner stylet with an attached male luer lock hub, and a flexible slip rink depth stop.

Recall: Z-0913-06 · Initiated May 1, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0913-06
Event Number
35201
Firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
FEI Number
2020394
Product Code
FCG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 1, 2006
Posted
May 31, 2006
Terminated
April 24, 2012
Address
1625 W 3rd St, Tempe, AZ, 85281-2438

Description

Bard TruGuide Coxail Biopsy Needle with Depth Stop and additional Blunt Tip Stylet, Catalog Number C1816B, Device Listing Number E148687. The Bard TruGuide Coaxial Biopsy Needle is a three-part device consisting of an outer cannula with an attached female luer lock hub, and inner stylet with an attached male luer lock hub, and a flexible slip rink depth stop.

Reason

Manufacturing change that has introduced variability in the length of the inner stylet. When the inner stylet length is inserted into the cannula component, the exposed stylet length may be up to 8mm longer than expected.

Action

Recall letters were sent to all consignees (Radiology Department Manager with a copy to the Hospital Administrator) via Federal Express overnight delivery with signature receipt required on May 1, 2006. Each letter included a Recall and Effectiveness Check Form for each consignee to fill out and fax to Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc (BPV).

Distribution

The product was distributed to the following five states: 1) California, 2) Florida 3) New Jersey, 3) Missouri, 4) Texas, 5) Washington. The product was also distributed to Canada and Latin America. Note: units distributed to Latin America remained in Bard''s distribution system and have been returned.

Quantity

225