MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SENOMARK MARKER; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Model Number SMEC10GSS

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 05/13/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiration date: 02/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the device allegedly failed to deploy.The patient had excessive bleeding due to multiple time removal.The procedure was completed using another device.The patient's current status was unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the patient had excessive bleeding due to multiple time removal.The procedure was completed using another device.The patient's current status was unknown.

• Brand Name: SENOMARK MARKER
• Type of Device: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11937162
• MDR Text Key: 254311771
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01173
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741031915
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741031915
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K050090
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/31/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SMEC10GSS
• Device Catalogue Number: SMEC10GSS
• Device Lot Number: VTEX00504
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other