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

Model Number	ECP017GV
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being 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.(expiry date: 07/2025).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to an ultrasound breast biopsy through fibroadenoma tissue, the packaging of the device was allegedly found to be damaged.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIO PROBE 7G VERT
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 12352364
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01490
• Device Sequence Number: 11734281
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086298
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086298
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051158
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/03/2021

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: ECP017GV
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP017GV
• Device Lot Number: VTEU0391
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1