# Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-07)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc |
| Product | EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console (model number: ENCPCONSOLE) and Driver (model number: ENCPDRIVER) with software |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | 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  |
| Recall date | 2026-10-07 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-3275-2026 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3275-2026%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:16:41.673Z.
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