BARD Biopsy Systems UltraClip Dual Trigger breast tissue marker — Class II medical device recall Z-1524-2013
Terminated recall by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, reported 2013-06-19, distributed nationwide. Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some devices with the recalled product code / lot number com
| Recall number | Z-1524-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, Tempe, AZ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-04-16 |
| Classified | 2013-06-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-06-19 |
| Terminated | 2014-01-30 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 3,085 |
| Lot numbers | HUWI1522, HUWI1941, HUWI1942, HUWI1943, HUWJ1610, HUWJ1851, HUWJ1852, HUWK0350 |
Product
BARD Biopsy Systems UltraClip Dual Trigger breast tissue marker. Intended for use to attach to soft breast tissue at the surgical site during an open surgical breast biopsy.
Reason for recall
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some devices with the recalled product code / lot number combination may have the metal tissue marker separated from the needle prior to use.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.