# FDA recall Z-0724-2020

> **Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-10-25.

## Product

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument - Product Usage: The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors. It is not intended for use in bone.

## Reason for recall

During the firm's review of May 2019 complaint data, a significant increase in Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument complaints were observed for Failure to Fire, Firing Problem, and Failure to Obtain Samples.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0724-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-10-25
- **Report date:** 2020-01-01
- **Termination date:** 2024-04-12

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0724-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0724-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0724-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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