EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console recall (Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console (model number: ENCPCONSOLE) and Driver (model number: ENCPDRIVER) with software. Reason: 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.
What is being recalled
EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console (model number: ENCPCONSOLE) and Driver (model number: ENCPDRIVER) with software
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of KS, SC, CA, TX, GA, NC, PA, SC, ID, MI, KY, CT, IL, VA, MA, WI, NY, IN, TN, OH, UT. (states named: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin)
How to tell if yours is affected
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
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-3275-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | August 20, 2026 |
| Reported | October 7, 2026 |
| Company | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc |
| Company location | Tempe, AZ, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 99 |
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