MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRACOR TWIRL MARKER; BREAST TISSUE MARKER

Model Number	UCTW17
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Separation Failure (2547)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/07/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a vacuum assisted breast biopsy procedure, the marker allegedly got stuck in the probe.It was further reported that the marker was near to the surface of the skin and caused some pain.Reportedly, the probe was removed and the procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a breast tissue marker placement procedure, the device was allegedly difficult to remove from the patient's breast.It was further reported that the marker allegedly failed to separate.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional 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.However, the investigation for the identified improper or incorrect procedure or method is confirmed as the reported material number states that the product cant be used with encor probe but it has been used.Therefore, the investigation for the reported difficult to remove and separation failure is kept as inconclusive as the identified may contributed to the issue.Usage of the marker improperly with the probe is a root cause for the identified improper or incorrect procedure or method and for the reported difficult to remove and separation failure issue.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.H10: g3, h6 (device, method) h11: b5, h6 (result, conclusion) 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: ULTRACOR TWIRL MARKER
• Common Device Name: BREAST TISSUE MARKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14629986
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00450
• Device Sequence Number: 6169532
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741109416
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741109416
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180061
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/26/2022

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: UCTW17
• Device Catalogue Number: UCTW17
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female