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

Model Number	ECP0110GV
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stereotactic biopsy procedure the device needle was allegedly difficult to remove from patients' breast and the patient developed hematoma.It was further reported that foreign substance allegedly found and stuck to the needle tip preventing notch of the needle to close.There was no reported patient injury.
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 (expiration date: 06/2023).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria 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 failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.However, the investigation for the identified improper or incorrect procedure or method is confirmed as the device was used post expiry date.Usage of device post expiry date is the definitive root cause of the identified improper or incorrect procedure or method.A definitive root cause for the alleged difficult to remove and device contamination with chemical or other material could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required h10: d4 (expiration date: 06/2023), g3, h6 (device, method).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stereotactic breast biopsy procedure, the device needle was allegedly difficult to remove from patients' breast.Reportedly, the patient developed hematoma.It was further reported that a foreign substance was allegedly found and stuck to the needle tip preventing notch of the needle to close.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIOPSY PROBE
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): INFUS MEDICAL (THAILAND); 706 moo 4; bangpoo ind estate; samutprakarn province 10280 ; TH 10280
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17264786
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00492
• Device Sequence Number: 5884941
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086250
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086250
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040842
• 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): 10/05/2023

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: ECP0110GV
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP0110GV
• Device Lot Number: VTFT0331
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2021
• 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