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Bard TruGuide Coxail Biopsy Needle with Depth Stop and additional Blunt Tip Stylet, Catalog Number C1816B, Device Listin

FDA device recall Z-0913-06 · posted 2006-05-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Reason for recall
Manufacturing change that has introduced variability in the length of the inner stylet. When the inner stylet length is inserted into the cannula component, the exposed stylet length may be up to 8mm longer than expected.
Action taken
Recall letters were sent to all consignees (Radiology Department Manager with a copy to the Hospital Administrator) via Federal Express overnight delivery with signature receipt required on May 1, 2006. Each letter included a Recall and Effectiveness Check Form for each consignee to fill out and fax to Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc (BPV).
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FCG
Quantity affected
225
Distribution
The product was distributed to the following five states: 1) California, 2) Florida 3) New Jersey, 3) Missouri, 4) Texas, 5) Washington. The product was also distributed to Canada and Latin America. N
Date initiated
2006-05-01
Date posted
2006-05-31
Date terminated
2012-04-24
Location
Tempe, AZ

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