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

Catalog Number	LW0077
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy procedure, the catheter was allegedly got stuck when pulling out.It was further reported that it was allegedly difficult to remove the cannula from the guidewire after positioning.The procedure was completed using another device.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 is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 06/2024).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 catheter was allegedly got stuck when pulling out.It was further reported that it was allegedly difficult to remove the cannula from the guidewire after positioning.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.Two electronic photo were provided for review.First photo shows the label information where the product specifications were verified.Second photo shows the introducer cannula where the wire is inserted into the introducer cannula.Only half part of the needle is visible in the photo.Therefore, based on the photo review, the reported failure difficult to remove could not be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation for the reported difficult to remove is kept as inconclusive as there were no proper evident provided.A definitive root cause for the alleged difficult to remove 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 (expiry date: 06/2024), g3, h6 (method).H11: 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.

• Brand Name: DUALOK
• Common Device Name: 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: 17445896
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00546
• Device Sequence Number: 2647934
• Product Code: GDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741079740
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741079740
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNKNOWN
• 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): 10/26/2023

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 Catalogue Number: LW0077
• Device Lot Number: REFV0384
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2021
• 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: Unknown