Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needle. Biopsy Instrument.
FDA device recall Z-1314-2026 · posted 2026-02-06 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Hologic, Inc
- Reason for recall
- Presence of particulates in affected devices that can be deposited into breast tissue during use.
- Action taken
- An URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE (REMOVAL) was mailed to consignees on 1/2/26. The notification instructs consignees to quarantine affected devices and return them through IQVIA per the instructions provided on the Recall Response Form. The recall notification should be forwarded within consignee locations to users and to any facility to which product was further distributed. A copy of the recall notification is to be posted for awareness at consignee locations. Questions can be directed to BreastHealth.Support@hologic.com or by phone at 1-877-371-4372. An updated FIELD TECHNICAL BULLETIN dated May 2026 was distributed to consignees. This technical bulletin provides guidance to healthcare providers on how to utilize the Brevera Breast Biopsy System without the use of the Brevera 9 Gauge Biopsy Needle. Questions can be directed to BreastHealth.Support@hologic.com or by phone at 1-877-371-4372.
- Root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- KNW
- Quantity affected
- 681,870 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Date initiated
- 2025-12-15
- Date posted
- 2026-02-06
- Location
- Marlborough, MA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brevera Biopsy System with Corlumina Imaging Technology (K163052) | Hologic, Inc. | 2017-03-29 |