MAGNUM recallZ-3206-2024 · Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc · initiated Aug 2, 2024
Open, Classified
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- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
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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.
FDA root cause category: Packaging change control
What the company is doing
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: [email protected]. Recall Related Questions - [email protected]
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-3206-2024
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 2, 2024
- Posted by the FDA
- Sep 20, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- Quantity
- 60 (U.S.) and 5,160 (O.U.S.)
- Product code
- FCG
- FDA submissions
- K934370
- 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.
Product description
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.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
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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
Devices named in this recall
6 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- MAGNUM MN1410Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall118 reports
- MAGNUM MN1820Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall37 reports
- MAGNUM MN1616Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall17 reports
- MAGNUM MN1610Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall9 reports
- MAGNUM MN1420Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall7 reports
- MAGNUM MN2010Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Biopsy needle1 recall0 reports
Product lines
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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