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 Codes	Perforation (2001); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 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 kidney biopsy procedure for normal density tissue, the needle was allegedly break after a few biopsies, causing the stylet to shoot through the patient.It was further reported that needle perforated the kidney and patient needs hospital admission.The current status of the patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: additional information was received, and the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be reportable as serious injury.H10: 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 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: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failures as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported break, detachment and perforation 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 kidney biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the needle allegedly broke after a few biopsies, causing the stylet to shoot through the patient.It was further reported that the needle allegedly perforated the kidney requiring patient hospitalization.Reportedly, the needle was allegedly loosened.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• 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: 19889947
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-01146
• Device Sequence Number: 7103504
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084270
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084270
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• 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,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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: MN1420
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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; 10/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2024; 11/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown