MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ENCOR BIOPSY PROBE; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Model Number ECP0112G

Device Problems Filling Problem (1233); Suction Problem (2170); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 09/2021).

Event Description

It was reported that during a preparation for a breast biopsy, the device allegedly had a suction issue.There was no patient contact.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one biopsy probe were returned for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the probe appeared clean and no other anomalies were noted on the device.It was noted that foreign material appeared on the trocar tip.An enspire system and in-house saline cap were used for functional testing.Upon functional testing, the probe was loaded into the driver and calibrated successfully.The probe passed in maximum vacuum test and failed in vacuum differential test.The probe was inserted into a piece of beef and around the clock sampling was performed.The probe was able to obtain 6 samples successfully.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported foreign material and identified filling issue as foreign material was found on the trocar tip and the probe fails to meet the requirement of vacuum differential test.However, the investigation is unconfirmed for the reported suction issue as the device meets the requirement of maximum vacuum test.A definitive root cause for the reported failure 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a preparation for a breast biopsy, the device allegedly had a suction issue.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIOPSY PROBE
• Type of Device: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 12202292
• MDR Text Key: 262639198
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01361
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086267
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086267
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K051158
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/21/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ECP0112G
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP0112G
• Device Lot Number: VTDW0659
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other