Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1586-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single patient use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The side and rear actuator buttons are color-coded according to the various gauge sizes e.g., yellow=20 gauge, pink=18 gauge, purple=16 gauge, and green=14 gauge.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 9, 2015

Date Posted: May 13, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1586-2015

Event ID: 70952

Reason for Recall:

The firm is recalling Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument due to the risk of having self-activation-related issues.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7,995 units

Code Information:

Product Code: MC1820 Gauge x Lengh: 18g x 20cm Lot Numbers: REYA2017, REYC2853

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV and the countries of: France, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Norway, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Finland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated