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

Catalog Number	DRENCOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Application Program Problem (2880)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the serial number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 stereotactic biopsy procedure using encor enspire system at vertical approach.During the procure, it was reported that the encor enspire system returned to the driver ready screen during sampling after calibration was completed.It was further reported that the needle was still inside the patient.Immediately before the screen changed, the foot pedal was being held down.Reportedly, the encor driver had successfully completed calibration prior to the issue.However, the screen reverted to the driver ready screen before prompting the user to recalibrate the needle.The procedure was completed by replacing the unit with another encor enspire system.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: a dhr and manufacturing review was not required as the device was not returned.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos or video were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported switching screens issue 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.G3, 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
A patient underwent a stereotactic biopsy procedure using encor enspire system at vertical approach.During the procure, it was reported that the encor enspire system returned to the driver ready screen during sampling after calibration was completed.It was further reported that the needle was still inside the patient.Immediately before the screen changed, the foot pedal was being held down.Reportedly, the encor driver had successfully completed calibration prior to the issue.However, the screen reverted to the driver ready screen before prompting the user to recalibrate the needle.The procedure was completed by replacing the unit with another encor enspire system.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: ENCOR DRIVER
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): DYMAX CORP. -2523003; 110 marshall drive; warrendale PA 15086
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 22961000
• Report Number: 2020394-2025-01395
• Device Sequence Number: 20898033
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086076
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086076
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040842
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2025

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: DRENCOR
• 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: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown