MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. GHIATAS; BREAST LOCALIZATION WIRE

Catalog Number	47920
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.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 prior to a biopsy procedure, the packaging allegedly had a hair.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: one electronic photo was provided and reviewed.The photo shows ghiatas packaging and a hairlike substance was noted within the sealed packaging.Based on the photo review the reported event can be confirmed.One sealed ghiatas beaded breast localization wire and cannula were received for evaluation.Upon visual evaluation, there appeared to be a segment of hair within the sealed packaging.Due to the nature of the complaint, no functional testing was performed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported device contamination with chemical or other material as a hairlike substance was noted within the sealed packaging.A definitive root cause for the reported device contamination with chemical or other materials 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.D4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h4, h6 (component, method, result, conclusion).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 a biopsy procedure, the packaging allegedly had a hair.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: GHIATAS
• Common Device Name: BREAST LOCALIZATION WIRE
• 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: 21603169
• Report Number: 2020394-2025-00328
• Device Sequence Number: 4430270
• Product Code: GDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741079832
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741079832(11)240726(17)270430(10)REJS4211
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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): 06/11/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 47920
• Device Lot Number: REJS4211
• 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: 02/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2024
• 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