MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ENCOR BIO PROBE 7G VERT; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	ECP017GV
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as this malfunction is considered one event identified by the dealer; only one mdr report will be submitted for the reported quantity affected of ten for this event.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.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 prior to vacuum assisted breast biopsy procedure, the two boxes have a moldy pungent smell.It was further reported that the inspection of the outer packaging is intact, open the packaging has traces of mold.The moldy smell is very strong.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and did not indicate 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 failures as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported device contamination with chemical or other material and packaging problem 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: g3, h6 (device, method).H11: d4 (unique identifier (udi) #).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 prior to vacuum assisted breast biopsy procedure, the two boxes have a moldy pungent smell.It was further reported that the inspection of the outer packaging is intact, open the packaging has traces of mold.The moldy smell is very strong.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: ENCOR BIO PROBE 7G VERT
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 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: 20809487
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-01752
• Device Sequence Number: 21145775
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086298
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086298(11)230113(17)241201(10)VTGZ0770
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051158
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2025

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: 12/01/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: ECP017GV
• Device Lot Number: VTGZ0770
• 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: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2023
• 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