Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2547-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Bard TruGuide Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle Mixed Product Part Number C1816B The TruGuide Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needles are intended for use as a guiding needle in obtaining core biopsy samples from soft tissue such as liver, kidney, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue lesions.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 6, 2016

Date Posted: August 24, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2547-2016

Event ID: 74663

Reason for Recall:

May contain two trocar tip stylets with coaxials or two blunt tip stylets instead of one of each.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1250 units

Code Information:

Lot Number: REZK0479

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution to the following; CA, LA, VA, IA, AR, SC, PA, MA, IL, MO. Foreign distribution to the following; Canada, Belgium, Australia, Taiwan, China, Argentina.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated