Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1524-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BARD Biopsy Systems UltraClip Dual Trigger breast tissue marker. Intended for use to attach to soft breast tissue at the surgical site during an open surgical breast biopsy.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 16, 2013

Date Posted: June 19, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1524-2013

Event ID: 65046

Reason for Recall:

Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some devices with the recalled product code / lot number combination may have the metal tissue marker separated from the needle prior to use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3,085

Code Information:

Affected Product Lots with the following Product Code and Lot Number combinations. Product Code 864017D 864017D 864017D 864017D 864017D 864017D 864017D 864017DL Lot Number HUWI1522 HUWI1941 HUWI1942 HUWI1943 HUWJ1851 HUWJ1852 HUWK0350 HUWJ1610

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and Internationally to Europe.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated