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

Model Number	ECP0110G
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation as well as photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 09/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to a biopsy procedure, the device was allegedly contaminated.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: he 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 encor biopsy probe and vacuum assembly were returned for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the biopsy probe appeared to be clean with the aperture completely closed.The saline cap was returned.The proximal retaining cap was glued to the probe.No damage was noted to the rear housing.No other anomalies were identified.Upon microscopic observation, it was noted foreign material appeared on the tip of the aperture and cutter.Skiving was noted to the inside of the protective tubing.One electronic photo was provided and reviewed.The photo shows foreign material at the trocar and cutter part of the probe.Therefore, based on the photo review, the reported foreign material can be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported foreign material issue.A definitive root cause for the reported foreign material issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2021).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 or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to a biopsy, the device allegedly contaminated.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIOPSY PROBE
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11698620
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-00889
• Device Sequence Number: 3534973
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086243
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086243
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040842
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ECP0110G
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP0110G
• Device Lot Number: VTDW0653
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/07/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other