Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27380 |
| Brand Name: | Biopsy Instruments and Kits |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lots - 0001356886, 0001369045, 0001364079, 0001369267, 0001369270, 0001364090, 0001364084, 0001369278 |
| 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: | An increased trend was identified whereby it was reported that the Penetration Depth Switch (Depth Adjustment Knob) completely detaches from the device during use. The purpose of the Depth Adjustment Knob is to be able to select the desired penetration depth of 18mm or 25mm |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/3/2021 |
