MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, INC SECURMARK MRI; MARKER, RADIOGRAPHIC, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	SMARK-M-SS1
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the reported lot/serial number.The device was released meeting all qa specifications.The device involved in this event was not returned for evaluation purposes therefore visual and functional analysis of the product could not be performed.We are unable to confirm a relationship between the device and the issue reported.The information obtained during complaint investigation will be included in our global complaint trending and product surveillance will continue to monitor complaints of this type for adverse trends.If the product is received or additional information is obtained, the investigation will be reopened accordingly per standard operating procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2025, that a securmark mri implantable breast marker was placed in a patient during an mri biopsy.It is reported that during the post placement mammogram, a ring/circle was observed in the image.No further information is available at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation was conducted: it was reported on (b)(6) 2025, that a securmark mri implantable breast marker was placed in a patient during an mri biopsy.It is reported that during the post placement mammogram, a ring/circle was observed in the image.Initially, the complaint from the customer was filed against the atec biopsy device and marker.However, following investigation, it was determined that particles resembling those described in the customer complaint were found inside the introducer's sheath.As the customer confirmed that the atec introducer localization system (ils) was used during the procedure, it has been determined that the foreign material originated from the atec ils.Mdr 1222780-2025-00346 was previously submitted against the atec ils for this event.As a result, this event is deemed no longer reportable for this device.

• Brand Name: SECURMARK MRI
• Common Device Name: MARKER, RADIOGRAPHIC, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, INC; 250 campus drive; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOLOGIC, INC; 250 campus drive; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: dara smithers ; 600 technology drive; newark, DE 19702
• MDR Report Key: 22328834
• Report Number: 1222780-2025-00344
• Device Sequence Number: 15791388
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05420045503970
• UDI-Public: (01)05420045503970(17)260227(10)E25B27RD
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K102608
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/09/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/27/2026
• Device Model Number: SMARK-M-SS1
• Device Catalogue Number: SMARK-M-SS1
• Device Lot Number: E25B27RD
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2025
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown