Recall Z-0913-06 ยท FCG Biopsy Needle
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
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.
| Date | May 31, 2006 (initiated May 1, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Other |
| 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). |
| Quantity | 225 |
| 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 retur |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |