Date Initiated by Firm |
May 01, 2006 |
Date Posted |
May 31, 2006 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 24, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-0913-06 |
Recall Event ID |
35201 |
510(K)Number |
K915801 K936194
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Product Classification |
Biopsy Needle - Product Code FCG
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Product |
Bard TruGuide Coxail Biopsy Needle with Depth Stop and additional Blunt Tip Stylet, Catalog Number C1816B, Device Listing Number E148687.
The Bard TruGuide Coaxial Biopsy Needle is a three-part device consisting of an outer cannula with an attached female luer lock hub, and inner stylet with an attached male luer lock hub, and a flexible slip rink depth stop. |
Code Information |
Lot # REP JO196 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc 1625 W 3rd St Tempe AZ 85281-2438
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For Additional Information Contact |
Shari L Allen, RAC 480-303-2720
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Manufacturer 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.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
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).
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Quantity in Commerce |
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. Note: units distributed to Latin America remained in Bard''s distribution system and have been returned. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = FCG and Original Applicant = BARD GYNECOLOGY AND RADIOLOGY 510(K)s with Product Code = FCG and Original Applicant = UNI-QUATRO INDUSTRIES CANADA, INC.
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