Bard Jamshidi Bone Marrow Needle Recall: Sterility Risk from Packaging

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Recalling firmBard Peripheral Vascular Inc1625 W 3rd St Bldg 1, N/A · Tempe, AZ 85281-2438

No email on file — write to the address above instead.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Bard is recalling sterile bone marrow biopsy needles that may have packaging pouches not sealed properly, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if used without proper sterility.

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging pouches may not seal properly, allowing contaminants to enter the sterile needle. This could cause infections during medical procedures if the needle is not properly sterilized.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using the recalled needles for bone marrow biopsies. Patients receiving procedures with these needles are at risk of infection if sterility is compromised.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product code DJ4011X on the packaging. Affected lots are 0001303256 and 0001303257. The needles are used for bone marrow biopsies with a Luer Lock Adapter.

Brand
Bard
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Code
Look for product code DJ4011X on the packaging to confirm if it's recalled.

✎ GovInfoNow

Questions people ask

Why is this needle being recalled?

The packaging pouches may not seal properly, risking contamination and potential infection during use.

What should I do if I have this needle?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Bard directly for guidance.

Which lots are affected?

Lots 0001303256 and 0001303257.

Take action

Contact Bard

We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email

Subject: Recall Z-1689-2020 — Bard Bard

Hello,

I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1689-2020 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.

Similar recalls

From people who’ve dealt with this

Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.

No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.

Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1689-2020 (March 17, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1689-2020 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls Jamshidi Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Needle, with Luer Lock Adapter 11GX4 ASP, Sterile - Product Code: DJ4011X -

Lower-risk recall