Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM

Coaxial cannula internal diameter and length of biopsy instruments exceed the external diameter and length of the biopsy needle, prohibiting the biopsy needle from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing the target tissue, which could lead to procedure delay, and insufficient sample acquisition requiring a repeat procedure.

On 04/11/23 recall notices were distributed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1. Discontinue use and dispose of affected product. 2. Share this notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this field action. 3. If you purchased this product from a distributor, contact your distributor for further instructions and credit resolution or replacement product. 4. Complete and return the Customer Response Form to [email protected] In addition, distributors were asked to do the following: Identify all customers within your distribution network that purchased any affected product as defined in this notification. Provide a copy of the attached customer letter to all customers to advise them of this field action notification. If you require further assistance please contact: North American Regional Complaint Center, Phone: 1-844-8BD- LIFE (1-844-823-5433), say "Recall" when prompted, M-F 8am - 5pm CT, or email: [email protected]