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

Model Number SMEC10C

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 07/18/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a breast tissue marker placement , the marker of the device was allegedly broken.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.The information provide by bd represents all 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 breast tissue marker placement , the marker of the device was allegedly break.It was further reported that the device allegedly failed to deploy.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 01/2025).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 breast tissue marker placement under stereotactic guidance, the device allegedly failed to deploy.It was further reported that the marker of the device allegedly broke and required additional intervention to remove the piece.The procedure was completed using another device.The current status of the patient is unknown.

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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.One electronic photo was provided for review.Photo shows the two marker applicators where the distal end of the one marker applicator was noted to be bent.And it was noted blood residue was noted on both the marker applicators.Therefore, based on the photo review, the reported failure break and failure to deploy could not be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation for the reported break and failure to deploy is kept as inconclusive as there were no proper evident provided.A definitive root cause for the alleged break and failure to deploy 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.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 01/2025), g3, h6 (device) h11: b3, h6 (result, conclusion) 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.

• Brand Name: SENOMARK ULTRA MARKER
• Type of Device: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): INFUS MEDICAL (THAILAND); 706 moo 4; bangpoo ind estate; samutprakarn province 10280 ; TH 10280
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 15456886
• MDR Text Key: 300256255
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00740
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741032028
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741032028
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123911
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SMEC10C
• Device Catalogue Number: SMEC10C
• Device Lot Number: VTGN00007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention