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

Catalog Number	MN1813
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2026
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 is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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
A patient underwent biopsy using the magnum.During the sample evaluation, it was identified and reported that device had contaminated with black hair and a white fluff.There was no patient contact.This is report 37 of 59.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: received 67 sealed magnum needle disposable core biopsy instrument for evaluation.The magnum biopsy needles were randomly numbered for evaluation purposes.Upon visual and microscopic evaluation, in sample 6 -15, sample 17 - 26, sample 28 - 36, sample 38 - 67 an unknown substance was noted within the sealed packaging.Functional testing was not performed, due to the nature of the complaint.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported failure for 59 devices as an unknown substance was noted within the sealed packaging.A definitive root cause for the reported device contamination with chemical or other material issue is related to manufacturing issue labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.B5, d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (method, result, conclusion).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
A patient prepped for a biopsy procedure using the magnum.Prior to the procedure, during sample evaluation, it was identified and reported that the device had been contaminated with black hair and white fluff.There was no patient contact.This is report 37 of 59.

• Brand Name: MAGNUM NEEDLE
• 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: 24415135
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-00383
• Device Sequence Number: 14937233
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084331
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084331(11)250312(17)280131(10)REKP1208
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934370
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2026

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: MN1813
• Device Lot Number: REKP1208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2025
• 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