Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc Bard Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle 16 gauge, Catalog Number: MN1616. Bard Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, breast, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Bard Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle 16 gauge, Catalog Number: MN1616. Bard Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, breast, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors.
Brand
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
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Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling Bard Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle 16 gauge, Catalog Number: MN1616. Bard Magnum Disposable due to The recall was initiated after the firm determined that some Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle 16 gauge lots may exhibit an exposed sample chamber,. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The recall was initiated after the firm determined that some Magnum Disposable Biopsy Core Needle 16 gauge lots may exhibit an exposed sample chamber, due to extended stylet length resulting from a loose hub connection. The exposed sample chamber will typically result in an inability to obtain the biopsy sample. In the majority of reported cases, there was no injury to the patient or user. When us
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recall notification was initiated by the firm issuing an urgent medical device notification to it's consignees on October 08, 2009 via USPS requesting them to check all inventory locations for the affected products, remove and return affected products to Bard. The consignees were instructed to complete and return a recall effectiveness check form. Bard provided this 800 number 1-800-321-4254 for any questions consignees may have.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026