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On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure through hard density tissue using the magnum device.During the procedure, it was reported that the needle was allegedly found to be bent.Additionally, it was reported that the needle was slightly difficult to remove from the patient, as it felt a bit stuck, but it was still successfully removed.No coaxial needle was used.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
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H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records was 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) are 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.
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