Instrument, Biopsy

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedSoftware design

  EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console (model number: ENCPCONSOLE) and Driver (model number: ENCPDRIVER) with software

  Breast biopsy and tissue removal system may experience the following errors: 1) Probe calibration and /or handheld driver failure (code HH01-00020009) , 2) Pressure sensor (code E01-0054000E), which prompts the user to restart and re-calibrate; errors may lead to interruption or prolongation of the biopsy procedure, or the need for additional tissue sampling or repeat biopsy.

• 2026-07-10Open, ClassifiedMaterial/Component Contamination

  General Biospy Tray, REF: GUTS1000

  Kits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.

• 2026-07-10Open, ClassifiedMaterial/Component Contamination

  T-Lok Bone Marrow Tray, REF: BMT1104STL; BMET1104TL; BMT1104CATL

  Kits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.

• 2026-07-10Open, ClassifiedMaterial/Component Contamination

  Bone Marrow Tray, REF: CB0033TL; CB0355TLA

  Kits containing Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/mL 5mL ampules subject to another recall recalled due to not meeting release criteria for sterility.

• 2026-02-06Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needle. Biopsy Instrument.

  Presence of particulates in affected devices that can be deposited into breast tissue during use.

• 2025-02-13Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Brand Name: Sertera Biopsy Device Product Name: Sertera Biopsy Device Model/Catalog Number: Sertera-14 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Instrument, Biopsy Component: N/A

  Devices presented a condition in which the inner needle separated from the hub and produced a longer throw of the inner needle or dislodgement.

• 2024-11-15Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Bard Marquee Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: BARD MARQUEE KIT 12G X 10 CM, REF: MQK1210; BARD MARQUEE 12G X 10 CM, REF: MQ1210; BARD MARQUEE Kit 12G X 13 CM, REF: MQK1213; BARD MARQUEE 12G X 13 CM, REF: MQ1213

  Disposable biopsy instruments were potentially manufactured missing the backend notch retention feature on the needle that results in inadequate securing of the needle inside the device, which could lead to needle detachment and misplacement, which could lead to tissue damage and bleeding.

• 2024-09-20Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  BioPince Ultra Full Core Biopsy Instrument: REF: REF: 360-1080-01, 360-1080-02, 360-1080-03, 360-1580-01, 360-1580-02, 360-1580-03, 360-2080-01, 360-2080-02, 360-2080-03, 370-1080-01, 370-1080-02, 370-1080-03, 370-1580-01, 370-1580-02, 370-1580-03; Tru-Core II Biopsy Instrument, REF: 763114100x, 763116100X, 763116160X, 763118100X, 763118200X, 763120100X, 763120160X, 763418200X, 763418250X, 763114200X

  Holes have been identified in biopsy instrument packaging trays compromising the sterile barrier, which may lead to cross contamination, or the introduction of micro-organisms into the access site, which could lead to an infectious process, bacteremia, or sepsis.

• 2024-01-05Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit (REF/Name): 1410MSK/ Mission Kit 14G x 10CM; 1416MSK/ Mission Kit 14G x 16CM; 1610MSK/ Mission Kit 16G x 10CM; 1616MSK/ Mission Kit 16G x 16CM; 1810MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 10CM; 1816MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 16CM; 1820MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 20CM; 1825MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 25CM; 2010MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 10CM; 2016MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 16CM; 2020MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 20CM

  The internal diameter of the coaxial cannula may be smaller or larger than the external diameter of the biopsy needle, and the length of the cannula may exceed the stated length on the label. As a result, the biopsy needle may not fit properly into the coaxial cannula, preventing access to the target tissue, which could lead to tissue injury, longer and repeat procedures.

• 2023-10-04Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Bard Marquee Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit, REF: MQK2016

  Diameter mismatch between coaxial and biopsy needle (cutting cannula) in disposable core biopsy instrument kits, where the coaxial cannula inner diameter prohibits the biopsy needle (cutting cannula) from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing target tissue, which may lead to repeated procedure, and procedural complications, such as pain/discomfort, pneumothorax, and bleeding.