Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc EnCor EnCompass recall: Breast biopsy and tissue removal system may experience the following errors

Recall published 18 days ago

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.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3275-2026
Published
October 7, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
99
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Software Versions 1.1.1.10207 and 1.2.0.12133. UDI-DI: 00801741235221 and 00801741234248. Serial Numbers: VTLNPX06, VTLNPX0F, VTLNPX0D, VTLNPX08, VTLNPX0K, VTLNPX0A, VTLNPX0C, VTLNPX0L, VTLNPX0J, VTLNPX04, VTLNPX0H, VTLNPX02, VTLPPX1G, VTLPPX1D, VTLPPX1C, VTLPPX1M, VTLPPX2H, VTLPPX2I, VTLPPX2F, VTLQPX15, VTLQPX1Q, VTLQPX1G, VTLQPX14, VTLQPX0T, VTLQPX1Y, VTLQPX1M, VTLQPX2G, VTLQPX1O, VTLQPX1K, VTLQPX19, VTLQPX2E, VTLQPX1W, VTLQPX10, VTLQPX1Z, VTLQPX24, VTLQPX21, VTLQPX0X, VTLQPX1E, VTLQPX0U, VTLQPX26, VTLQPX2F, VTLQPX25, VTLQPX0Z, VTLQPX18, VTLQPX28, VTLQPX20, VTLQPX27, VTLQPX11, VTLQPX2B, VTLQPX1F, VTLQPX2H, VTLQPX41, VTLQPX3T, VTLQPX43, VTLRPX0R, VTKYPX09, VTKYPX44, VTKYPX46, VTKYPX47, VTKYPX48, VTKYPX49, VTKZPX14, VTKZPX15, VTKZPX20, VTKZPX17, VTLNPX4I, VTLNPX49, VTLNPX4G, VTLNPX4N, VTLNPX4E, VTLNPX4L, VTLNPX44, VTLNPX46, VTLNPX4C, VTLPPX27, VTLPPX28, VTLPPX29, VTLPPX1Z, VTLPPX37, VTLPPX3B, VTLPPX34, VTLPPX38, VTLPPX36, VTLQPX0Q, VTLQPX0B, VTLQPX0E, VTLQPX0P, VTLQPX0F, VTLRPX0X, VTLRPX0Z, VTKYPX07, VTKYPX06, VTKYPX04, VTLNPX4B, VTLNPX42, VTLNPX4F, VTLPPX3D, VTLQPX0M, VTKYPX51
UPC codes
00801741235221

Products covered by this recall

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

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00801741235221

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • ENCPCONSOLE
  • ENCPDRIVER

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • VTLNPX06
  • VTLNPX0F
  • VTLNPX0D
  • VTLNPX08

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 0 L
  • 4 L

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc — 850 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85281-3802

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc medical devices recalled?

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. 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…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00801741235221; model number ENCPCONSOLE, ENCPDRIVER. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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