Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
A match means your unit may be covered — stop and call your pharmacist before doing anything. No match suggests it isn't covered, but confirm anyway: code formats vary and lists can be incomplete. Your unit not being listed does not guarantee it is safe, and being listed does not mean you have been harmed.
Show the FDA's listed lot / code information
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
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Pakistan, Peru, India, Malaysia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Australia.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-3206-2024
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Tempe, AZ
- Recall initiated
- 2024-08-02
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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