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Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: BARD MAGNUM Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle REF: MN1410 MN 1420 MN1610 MN1616 MN1820 MN2010 The Magnum Biopsy System (instrument and needles) is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, breast, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors.

Recall number
Z-3206-2024
Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Product
BARD MAGNUM Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle REF: MN1410 MN 1420 MN1610 MN1616 MN1820 MN2010 The Magnum Biopsy System (instrument and needles) is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, breast, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors.
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2024-08-02
Posted
2024-09-20
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Due to possible packaging damage (indentations/cuts) cause by manufacturing process. As a result of the packaging damage, may cause the sterile barrier to be compromised.
Root cause
Packaging change control
Action
On 08/28/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Product Removal" Letter via FedEx and/or email to customers informing them that BD has identified through internal inspections, that the packaging of the Magnum Biopsy Needle may have been damaged by indentations unintentionally made during manufacture, potentially compromising the sterile barrier that may be hard to detect by the end user. Customers are instructed to: 1.Discontinue use of product listed in the letter, and immediately dispose of all affected product remaining in their possession in accordance with their local facility s process. 2.Share this notification with all users within their facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this field action. If the affected products have been distributed further, ensure that these entities are contacted and informed of the recall. 3.Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form and return it to the BD contact noted on the form whether or not customers have any of the product so that BD may acknowledge their receipt of this notification and subsequently process any required product replacement. 4.Indicate on the response form the quantity of product identified at their facility and confirm that this product inventory was disposed of. 5.If customers purchased this product from a distributor, contact their distributor for further instructions and credit resolution. Contact BD representative if assistance is needed with this process or contact the number below for further assistance: North American Regional Complaint Center for Recall questions, Product Complaints, Technical Questions - Phone: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say Recall when prompted Mon Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or Email: productcomplaints@bd.com. Recall Related Questions - BDRC13@BD.COM
Quantity
60 (U.S.) and 5,160 (O.U.S.)
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Pakistan, Peru, India, Malaysia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Australia.
Lot, serial or model codes
Product Name: Magnum 14g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN1410 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJP3295 / (01)00801741084249(17)270131(10)REJP3295 REJP2228 / (01)00801741084249(17)270131(10)REJP2228 REJN2583 / (01)00801741084249(17)261231(10)REJN2583 REJQ2851 / (01)00801741084249(17)270228(10)REJQ2851 REJQ0831 / (01)00801741084249(17)270228(10)REJQ0831 Product Name: Magnum 14g x 20cm Catalog Number: MN1420 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REHX2867 / (01)00801741084270(17)260930(10)REHX2867 Product Name: Magnum 16g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN1610 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJN0587 / (01)00801741084287(17)261231(10)REJN0587 Product Name: Magnum 16g x 16cm Catalog Number: MN1616 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJP3289 / (01)00801741084300(17)270131(10)REJP3289 Product Name: Magnum 18g x 20cm Catalog Number: MN1820 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJS1418 / (01)00801741084355(17)270430(10)REJS1418 Product Name: Magnum 20g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN2010 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJQ1160 / (01)00801741084386(17)270228(10)REJQ1160
510(k) numbers
["K934370"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FCG
Firm FEI
2020394
Firm city
Tempe
Firm state
AZ
Firm country
not on file

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