MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. MAGNUM NEEDLE; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Model Number MN1410

Device Problems Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 12/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

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.Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stereotactic guided breast biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the needle allegedly bent.A coaxial needle was not used and 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 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.H11: d4(medical device catalog), g1.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 stereotactic guided breast biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the needle allegedly bent.A coaxial needle was not used and the procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stereotactic guided breast biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the needle was allegedly bent.It was further reported that the device was alleged mislabeled.A coaxial needle was not used and the procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the alleged bent needle and device markings / labelling problem 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.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.

• Brand Name: MAGNUM NEEDLE
• Type of Device: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13123301
• MDR Text Key: 283089883
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02133
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084249
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084249
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EG
• PMA/PMN Number: K934370
• 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: 06/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MN1410
• Device Catalogue Number: MN1410
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/02/2022
• 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