MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 16GA X 9CM; INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY

Model Number	701116090
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample is not available for return.The investigation is currently in progress.A follow-up report will be submitted upon investigation completion.
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that he collected the fragment, when removing the sample from the trigger inside the needle, it broke and came loose from the needle.The needle was contaminated and due to the risk of contamination, it was discarded.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We conducted a thorough review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot and found no deviations or non-conformances.Unfortunately, we did not receive any samples for evaluation, nor did we receive any photographic or visual evidence that would have allowed us to review the allegation in detail.Without this necessary evidence, we are unable to perform a thorough investigation or determine a root cause and corrective action at this time.As a result, no corrective action is required at this point.However, if samples are returned at a later date, we would be happy to reopen this complaint for re-evaluation.Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.

• Brand Name: SUPERCORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 16GA X 9CM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek road; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly mayer ; 1445 flat creek road; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 23626986
• Report Number: 0001625425-2025-01135
• Device Sequence Number: 21405253
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333005918
• UDI-Public: (01)00886333005918(17)281002(10)11500816
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974814
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2026

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 Model Number: 701116090
• Device Lot Number: 11500816
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2023
• 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