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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2023-RN-00981-1
Product Name/Description	Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument and Kit Catalogue numbers: 1410MSK, 1416MSK, 1610MSK, 1616MSK, 1810MSK, 1816MSK, 1820MSK, 1825MSK, 2010MSK, 2016MSK, 2020MSK Multiple lot numbers ARTG 302839 (Bard Australia Pty Ltd - Side-notch biopsy gun, single-use)
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	14/11/2023
Responsible Entity	Bard Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Bard (a BD Company) has determined that the specific Mission Kits have a mismatch between the coaxial and the needle in the Mission Kit devices. Device incompatibility is due to a needle where the external diameter of the needle of the device is allegedly larger, longer or smaller than the internal diameter of the Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle, which would not allow for the needle of the device to be inserted into the coaxial. There have been no adverse events in Australia associated with this issue.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Customers should: 1. Immediately review and quarantine inventory for the specific product code and type listed in the customer letter. 2. Complete the customer Acknowledgement Form. 3. Dispose of any affected stock. NB: Upon receipt of the Acknowledgement Form, a BD Associate will contact you to arrange credit of your impacted stock. This action has been closed out on 29/02/2024
Contact Information	1800 656 100 - Bard Customer Service