CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 2 Oct 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bard Magnum Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle recalled
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling Bard Magnum Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-3206-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95174
- Recalling firm
- Bard Peripheral Vascular, Tempe, AZ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 2 Aug 2024
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2024
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Syringes & Needles
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2024 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to possible packaging damage (indentations/cuts) cause by manufacturing process. As a result of the packaging damage, may cause the sterile barrier to be compromised.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
BARD MAGNUM Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle REF: MN1410 MN 1420 MN1610 MN1616 MN1820 MN2010 The Magnum Biopsy System (instrument and needles) is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, breast, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Pakistan, Peru, India, Malaysia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Australia.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to possible packaging damage (indentations/cuts) cause by manufacturing process. As a result of the packaging damage, may cause the sterile barrier to be compromised.
Which lots are affected?
Product Name: Magnum 14g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN1410 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJP3295 / (01)00801741084249(17)270131(10)REJP3295 REJP2228 / (01)00801741084249(17)270131(10)REJP2228 REJN2583 / (01)00801741084249(17)261231(10)REJN2583 REJQ2851 / (01)00801741084249(17)270228(10)REJQ2851 REJQ0831 / (01)00801741084249(17)270228(10)REJQ0831 Product Name: Magnum 14g x 20cm Catalog Number: MN1420 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REHX2867 / (01)00801741084270(17)260930(10)REHX2867 Product Name: Magnum 16g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN1610 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJN0587 / (01)00801741084287(17)261231(10)REJN0587 Product Name: Magnum 16g x 16cm Catalog Number: MN1616 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJP3289 / (01)00801741084300(17)270131(10)REJP3289 Product Name: Magnum 18g x 20cm Catalog Number: MN1820 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJS1418 / (01)00801741084355(17)270430(10)REJS1418 Product Name: Magnum 20g x 10cm Catalog Number: MN2010 Lot Numbers / UDI code: REJQ1160 / (01)00801741084386(17)270228(10)REJQ1160
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada, Pakistan, Peru, India, Malaysia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Chile, Australia.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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