MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT WITH CO-AXIAL INTRODUCER NEEDLE; INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY

Model Number	701218150
Medical Device Problem Code	Firing Problem (4011)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Reporter stated "the trigger mechanism is now extremely stiff, and in some cases, tissue samples are not being retrieved properly.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample is indicated as available for return.As of the date of this report, the sample has not been returned.A follow-up report will be provided once the device has been received and reviewed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We conducted a thorough review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot and found no deviations or non-conformances.Unfortunately, we did not receive any samples for evaluation, nor did we receive any photographic or visual evidence that would have allowed us to review the allegation in detail.Without this necessary evidence, we are unable to perform a thorough investigation or determine a root cause and corrective action at this time.As a result, no corrective action is required at this point.However, if samples are returned at a later date, we would be happy to reopen this complaint for re-evaluation.Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A comprehensive review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances were identified.One opened sample was returned by the customer for examination.A visual inspection was conducted on the returned product.It was found that the plunger had come off, preventing the device from functioning as intended.This confirmed the customer's complaint.A sustaining engineering project was carried out to investigate this issue in detail, identify the root cause, and implement corrective actions to address it.Please note that this lot was produced before the implementation of the project.Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.

• Brand Name: SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT WITH CO-AXIAL INTRODUCER NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek road; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: argon devices ; 1445 flat creek road; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 21893124
• Report Number: 0001625425-2025-00996
• Device Sequence Number: 12858874
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333005888
• UDI-Public: (01)00886333005888(17)280329(10)11469915
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974814
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2025

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 Model Number: 701218150
• Device Lot Number: 11469915
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025; 07/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2025; 08/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2023
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown