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

Catalog Number	C1610B
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/17/2025
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, photos/images/videos were provided for review.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.
Event or Problem Description
A patient underwent a ct guided biopsy procedure using the truguide.During the procedure, it was noted the needles were different sizes, which compromises the planning and safety of the procedures despite being the same make, model and number.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: additional information was received and there is no alleged deficiency or malfunction with the product.This report is no longer being considered a complaint file and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.G3.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
A patient underwent a computed tomography guided biopsy procedure using the truguide.During the procedure, it was noted the needles were different sizes, which compromises the planning and safety of the procedures despite being the same make, model and number.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: TRUGUIDE
• 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: 22000753
• Report Number: 2020394-2025-00703
• Device Sequence Number: 15270706
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084942
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084942
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K936194
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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: C1610B
• 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: 04/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown