FDA recall Z-2209-2019

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc · Class II · device

Product

EnCor Breast Biopsy Probes, packaged individually in sterile pouches, 5 pouches/carton, single use, Rx, catalog/REF number 10G - REF ECP0110G. Product Usage: Indicated for use in acquiring tissue for diagnosing breast abnormalities.

Reason for recall

There has been an increase in complaints related to leaks, suction issues, and failure to obtain samples while using the product.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico. There was government and foreign distribution and no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-05-02
Report date
2019-08-14
Termination date
2022-03-03
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Tempe, AZ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2209-2019