MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SENOMARK ULTRA BREAST TISSUE MARKER; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	SMEV9R
Medical Device Problem Codes	Component Missing (2306); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2026
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) 2026, a patient underwent a breast tissue marker placement procedure by using the seno mark ultra.It was reported that prior the procedure, the sterile device was allegedly opened and found to be missing its protective cap.There was no patient involvement was reported.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a breast tissue marker placement procedure by using the seno mark ultra.It was reported that prior the procedure, the sterile device was allegedly opened and found to be missing its protective cap.There was no patient involvement was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: new information provided from follow up response, identified that the device had only component missing.Component missing is not an issue that is likely to cause or contribute to a serious patient injury should the event recur and the event is not mdr reportable.The file was reassessed for reportability 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.

• Brand Name: SENOMARK ULTRA BREAST TISSUE MARKER
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• 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: 24302050
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-00216
• Device Sequence Number: 18557102
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741032134
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741032134(17)280801(10)VTKV00456
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123911
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2026

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: SMEV9R
• Device Lot Number: VTKV00456
• 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: 01/15/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• 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