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

Model Number	EV14
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 (expiry date: 02/2023).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 during an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure, the device allegedly lacked power from the second aspiration.It was further reported that the needle allegedly got stuck inside the breast and it was not easy to remove the needle out of the breast.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure, the device allegedly lacked power for the second aspiration.It was further reported that the needle allegedly got stuck inside the breast and was difficult to remove.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the 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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported suction problem and difficult to remove as no objective evidence was provided for review.However, the investigation for the identified improper or incorrect procedure is confirmed as the event occurrence is beyond the expiration date.A definitive root cause for the identified improper or incorrect procedure or method could be the usage of product beyond the expiry date.A definitive root cause for the alleged suction problem and difficult to remove 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.H10: d4 (expiration date: 02/2023), g3, h6 (device) h11: b5, h6 (method, result, conclusion) 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.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: ELEVATION PROBE
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): FERROSAN MEDICAL DEVICES SP. Z.O.O.; ul. koksowa 3; 70-031 szczecin ; PL
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17029617
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00381
• Device Sequence Number: 15177867
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741182396
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741182396
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192948
• 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): 08/09/2023

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: EV14
• Device Catalogue Number: EV14
• Device Lot Number: 91015067
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2022
• 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: Unknown