Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22025 |
| Brand Name: | Biopsy gun, side-notch |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Biopsy Gun Dispos MaxCore 14gx10cm Lot numbers REBN2123, REBP1199, REBP1807, Biopsy Gun Dispos MaxCore 16gx16cm Lot numbers REBP1420, Biopsy Gun Dispos MaxCore 18gx16cm Lot numbers REBN0342,Biopsy Gun Dispos MaxCore 18gx20cm Lot numbers REBQ1014 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics 54 Carbine Road Mt Wellington AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 09 969 0705 |
| Manufacturer: | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified that the Biopsy Gun Dispos MaxCore may be at risk of having issues related to proper functioning of the device. This includes difficulty with priming and firing, failure to obtain tissue sample, and in some instances self-activating after priming. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/9/2017 |
