MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ENCOR NEEDLE GUIDE INSERT; DISPOSABLE BIOPSY

Catalog Number	ENCFINSERT10G
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Emits Odor (1425)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection / evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device / patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a biopsy procedure performed with the encore instrument.During the procedure, the encore codes were found in boxes that emitted a foul odor, causing illness among the labeling staff, including symptoms such as nausea, general malaise, and diarrhea.There was no patient reported 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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a biopsy procedure performed with the encore instrument.During the procedure, the encore codes were found in boxes that emitted a foul odor, causing illness among the labeling staff, including symptoms such as nausea, general malaise, and diarrhea.There was no patient reported injury.

• Brand Name: ENCOR NEEDLE GUIDE INSERT
• Common Device Name: DISPOSABLE BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): INFUS MEDICAL (THAILAND); 706 moo 4; bangpoo ind estate; samutprakarn province 10280 ; TH 10280
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 23098444
• Report Number: 2020394-2025-01521
• Device Sequence Number: 15644817
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741086465
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741086465(17)261201(10)VTJZ0655
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/22/2025

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: ENCFINSERT10G
• Device Lot Number: VTJZ0655
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2025
• 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