Bard recalls Marquee disposable biopsy kits with potential missing needle retention notch. This could cause needle detachment, tissue damage, or bleeding during medical procedures. Affected kits include specific model numbers and expiration dates.
Disposable biopsy instruments were potentially manufactured missing the backend notch retention feature on the needle that results in inadequate securing of the needle inside the device, which could lead to needle detachment and misplacement, which could lead to tissue damage and bleeding.
Bard is recalling disposable core biopsy instrument kits that may have a missing notch feature on the needle, which could cause the needle to detach during use. This poses a risk of tissue damage or bleeding if the kit is used improperly.
The needle may not stay securely in place due to a missing notch feature. If the needle detaches during use, it could cause tissue damage or bleeding at the procedure site.
Medical professionals who use these biopsy kits for procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these kits could experience tissue damage or bleeding.
Check for model numbers: BARD MARQUEE KIT 12G X 10 CM (REF: MQK1210), BARD MARQUEE 12G X 10 CM (REF: MQ1210), BARD MARQUEE Kit 12G X 13 CM (REF: MQK1213), or BARD MARQUEE 12G X 13 CM (REF: MQ1213). The kits have specific expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the kit (e.g., MQK1210, MQ1210, MQK1213, MQ1213) to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Bard's customer service for specific instructions on whether your kit is affected and what to do next.
The kit may have a missing notch feature on the needle that could cause it to detach during use, leading to tissue damage or bleeding.
Affected models include BARD MARQUEE KIT 12G X 10 CM (REF: MQK1210), BARD MARQUEE 12G X 10 CM (REF: MQ1210), BARD MARQUEE Kit 12G X 13 CM (REF: MQK1213), and BARD MARQUEE 12G X 13 CM (REF: MQ1213).
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, medical professionals should check if their kit is affected and contact Bard for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0467-2025 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-0467-2025 from Bard. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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