MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. MAXCORE; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	MC1610
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
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 was performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure using maxcore instrument.During the procedure the needle was bent and difficult to remove the needle from the patient.No coaxial needle was used.The procedure was completed by another device.There was no patient reported injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical devices were not returned for evaluation.First and second photo shows two maxcore biopsy devices in which the stylet (sample notch) was noted to be bent backwards.No additional anomalies were observed.Third photo shows labeling information which is verified with tw.Based on the photo review, the reported bent issue can be confirmed for two devices.However, due to the absence of supporting evidence the investigation is inconclusive for reported difficult to remove for both the devices as no evidence was provided.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported bent needle for two devices as a bend was observed in the provided photo.And the investigation is inconclusive for the reported difficult to remove as no objective evidence was shown in the provided photo to support the reported event.A definitive root cause for the alleged needle bent and difficult to remove issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.G3, h6 (component, method, result, conclusion).Section a through f: the information provided by bd represents all of 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 an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure using maxcore instrument.During the procedure the needle was bent and difficult the remove the needle from the patient.No coaxial needle was used.The procedure was completed by another device.There was no patient reported injury.

• Brand Name: MAXCORE
• Common Device Name: BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 24342340
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-00286
• Device Sequence Number: 9475814
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084447
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084447(11)250613(17)280430(10)REKS2248
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133948
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/18/2026

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: MC1610
• Device Lot Number: REKS2248
• 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: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown