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

Catalog Number	MC1825
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent an ultrasound guided kidney biopsy through normal density tissue by using a maxcore instrument.It was reported that during the procedure, the outer cannula of the instrument allegedly could not be fired.No coaxial needle was used.The procedure was completed using another device, and no patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.Two electronic photos were provided and reviewed.The first picture shows, an hcp is holding a maxcore device in initial position which is placed with in the sealed package and yellow guard is attached to the needle also protective sheath is covered with the needle and the second picture shows a product's labelling information, and it was cross verified with the trackwise details.No other anomalies were identified.Based on the photo review, the reported event cannot be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure for both the devices as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the alleged failure to fire issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.It is unknown whether patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required section a through f: the information provide 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: 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: 24616052
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-00670
• Device Sequence Number: 10334348
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084492
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084492(11)250226(17)280131(10)REKP1210
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/27/2026

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: MC1825
• Device Lot Number: REKP1210
• 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: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2025
• 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