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

Catalog Number	MN1420
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the plastic square inlays from the needle was allegedly broken after a few biopsies, causing the stylet to shoot through the patient.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H11: section a through f: the information provide 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
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.H11: section a through f: the information provide 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 an ultrasound guided biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the plastic square inlays from the needle was allegedly broken after a few biopsies, causing the stylet to shoot through the patient.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: received one magnum biopsy needle for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the device appeared to be clean, the device was received with the sample notch exposed.And the stylet hub was noted to be broken, and the detached piece returned.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported break issue as the stylet hub was noted to be broken and the investigation is unconfirmed for the reported detachment of device or device component issue as no other detachment of needle was noted.A definitive root cause for the alleged break detachment of device or device component issues 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.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 an ultrasound guided biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the plastic square inlays from the needle was allegedly broken after a few biopsies, causing the stylet to shoot through the patient.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: MAGNUM NEEDLE
• 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: 19879461
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-01140
• Device Sequence Number: 17962831
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084270
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084270(11)230623(17)260430(10)REHS3656
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934370
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/26/2024

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: MN1420
• Device Lot Number: REHS3656
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024; 12/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2024; 12/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown