MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES BIOPINCE ULTRA FULL CORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 18GA X 10CM

Model Number	360-1080-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Firing Problem (4011)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Sample is not available for return.Argon is investigating this reported event and a follow-up report will be submitted upon investigation completion.
Event or Problem Description
We have had some miss fires.The short biopince was set at 2.3 cm, but acquired 3.3cm samples (two times).It fired normally once.This has happened in the past, but i was not 100% convinced that it was not my imagination.So, i recommend having at least a 3.4cm distal safety zone when firing the gun¿.¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot was conducted.No deviations or non-conformances were found.The customer did not return any samples for evaluation.Additionally, no photographic or visual evidence was submitted that would have allowed this allegation to be reviewed.Without the necessary evidence, a thorough investigation cannot be performed.Determining a root cause and corrective action is not possible.No corrective action is required at this point.If the samples are returned at a later date, then this complaint may be reopened for re-evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
We have had some miss fires.The short biopince was set at 2.3 cm, but acquired 3.3cm samples (two times).It fired normally once.This has happened in the past, but i was not 100% convinced that it was not my imagination.So, i recommend having at least a 3.4cm distal safety zone when firing the gun¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Udi related data quality updates only.

• Brand Name: BIOPINCE ULTRA FULL CORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 18GA X 10CM
• Common Device Name: BIOPINCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek rd; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: elnaz rahman ; 1445 flat creek rd; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 18352597
• Report Number: 0001625425-2023-01284
• Device Sequence Number: 20934289
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333224005
• UDI-Public: (01)00886333224005(17)260731(10)11489888
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K904987
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2024

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 360-1080-02
• Device Lot Number: 11489888
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2023; 09/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2024; 09/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/31/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown