MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE

Catalog Number	150NSS35
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the operator opened the packaging box and found no abnormalities.The device was pretreated with saline solution for lubrication prior to use.It was inserted into the body to locate the pathway.During the procedure, some resistance was felt.Upon withdrawal of the guidewire, it was discovered that the outermost coating had peeled off.The sample was retained but was biologically contaminated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.All available udi information is being provided.H11: 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
It was reported that, the operator opened the packaging box and found no abnormalities.The device was pretreated with saline solution for lubrication prior to use.It was inserted into the body to locate the pathway.During the procedure, some resistance was felt.Upon withdrawal of the guidewire, it was discovered that the outermost coating had peeled off.The sample was retained but was biologically contaminated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.The conditions of the sample did not allow further evaluation.Visual evaluation of the returned one-photo sample noted one opened (with original packaging), nitinol guidewire.Visual inspection of the single photo sample indicated that the nitinol guidewire was present inside the packaging, with the tip protruding through the packaging.Due to the condition and limitations of the photo sample, the reported failure could not be verified.Therefore, the investigation conclusion is inconclusive.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Initial reporter complete facility name: (b)(6).Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: 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.

• Brand Name: NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 23168388
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-08673
• Device Sequence Number: 9639541
• Product Code: EZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051524
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051524(11)250130(17)291130(10)NGJZ1092
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/15/2026

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: 150NSS35
• Device Lot Number: NGJZ1092
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2025
• 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