Recall Z-1314-2026
Hologic, Inc · initiated December 15, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needle. Biopsy Instrument.
Codes / lots: Model No - BREVDISP09; UDI - 1540045512863; All Lots within expiry.
Reason for recall
Presence of particulates in affected devices that can be deposited into breast tissue during use.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
An URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE (REMOVAL) was mailed to consignees on 1/2/26. The notification instructs consignees to quarantine affected devices and return them through IQVIA per the instructions provided on the Recall Response Form. The recall notification should be forwarded within consignee locations to users and to any facility to which product was further distributed. A copy of the recall notification is to be posted for awareness at consignee locations. Questions can be directed to BreastHealth.Support@hologic.com or by phone at 1-877-371-4372. An updated FIELD TECHNICAL BULLETIN dated May 2026 was distributed to consignees. This technical bulletin provides guidance to healthcare providers on how to utilize the Brevera Breast Biopsy System without the use of the Brevera 9 Gauge Biopsy Needle. Questions can be directed to BreastHealth.Support@hologic.com or by phone at 1-877-371-4372.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1314-2026
- Initiated
- December 15, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- February 6, 2026
- Product code
- KNW – Instrument, Biopsy
- Quantity
- 681,870 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Hologic, Inc, Marlborough, MA