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

Catalog Number ECP0110G

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 12/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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.H10: d4 (expiration date: 06/2024).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the device allegedly turned out to be completely crooked.It was further reported that the needle was allegedly difficult to remove from the patient.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ENCOR PROBE
• 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: 18519976
• MDR Text Key: 333011261
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-01397
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086243
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086243
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K040842
• 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
• Report Date: 12/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/16/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP0110G
• Device Lot Number: VTGUD006
• 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
• 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