MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ENCOR BIO PROBE 7G VERT; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number ECP017GV

Device Problems Suction Problem (2170); Unintended Movement (3026)

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

Event Date 07/11/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure through fibroadenoma tissue, the needle allegedly wobbled abnormally, and we heard the obvious sound of air leakage from the separation place of the probe body and the sample chamber.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a video was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure through fibroadenoma tissue, the needle allegedly wobbles abnormally, and they heard the obvious sound of air leakage from the separation place of probe body and the sample chamber.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a video was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure through fibroadenoma tissue, the needle allegedly wobbles abnormally.It was further reported that the device allegedly had an air leakage from the separation place of probe body and the sample chamber.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

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 video was provided and reviewed.The video shows the encor probe connected with driver.The physician tries to perform the procedure in that the needle was noted to be wobbled when the sample button is pressed.Based on the video review, unintended movement can be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for reported unintended movement as the needle wobbles when the sample button is pressed in the provided video.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported suction problem as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the alleged suction issue and unintended movement could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiration date: 11/2024), g3, h6 (method).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIO PROBE 7G VERT
• 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: 17468605
• MDR Text Key: 320483432
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00561
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086298
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086298
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K051158
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP017GV
• Device Lot Number: VTGY0711
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/28/2022
• 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