MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES BIOPINCE FULL CORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 18G X 15CM; INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY

Model Number	360-1580-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample is indicated as available for return.As of the date of this report, the sample has not been returned.A follow-up report will be provided once the device has been received and reviewed.
Event or Problem Description
The nephrology department of the hospital used a disposable biopsy needle to perform a liver puncture on the patient.The needle tip broke, causing serious surgical difficulties for the operation supervisor.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot was conducted, and no deviations or non-conformances were identified.A previously opened sample was returned for evaluation, and upon visual inspection, we observed that the pincer was flattened and bent, preventing it from properly obtaining a sample.Based on our assessment, we can confirm the reported issue.Our manufacturing process includes rigorous computer and photographic inspections to ensure the pincer meets quality standards.During operation, the pincer extends from its window and interacts with surrounding tissues and structures.In some cases, the needle set may encounter firmer tissue than anticipated, which could impact the pincer¿s shape.Based on our assessment, the most likely cause of the needle damage does not appear to be related to a manufacturing issue.However, argon is actively working to optimize the assembly process to help mitigate this concern.Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6., and h.10.

• Brand Name: BIOPINCE FULL CORE BIOPSY INSTRUMENT 18G X 15CM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek road; athens TX 75758
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly mayer ; 1445 flat creek road; athens, TX 75758 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 23939686
• Report Number: 0001625425-2026-00917
• Device Sequence Number: 9148341
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333004355
• UDI-Public: (01)00886333004355(17)271025(10)11594016
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K904987
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 360-1580-01
• Device Lot Number: 11594016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2024
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Asian