The Recall Desk

Hazard

Self Activation recalls

2 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2017-11-01

Of the 2 self activation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all self activation recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0044-2018·2017-11-01

    Bard Max-Core Biopsy Instruments Recalled for Malfunction

    Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 110,550 Max-Core Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments due to increased complaints of failure to prime, fire, or obtain samples.

    Product
    BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument, Product Codes - MC1410, 14 g x 10 cm; MC1616, 16 g x 16 cm; MC1816, 18 g x 16 cm; MC1820, 18 g x 20 cm; MC1825, 18 g x 25 cm. The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1586-2015·2015-05-13

    Bard MAX-CORE Biopsy Instruments Recalled for Self-Activation Risk

    Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 7,995 Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments due to a risk of self-activation-related issues.

    Product
    BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single patient use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The side and rear actuator buttons are col
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide