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

Catalog Number	MN1620
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent an ultrasound guided liver biopsy procedure through normal tissue density using magnum needle.During the procedure, the green needle allegedly fragmented.The coaxial needle was used.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient 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 device was not returned for evaluation.Two electronic photographs were provided and reviewed.The first photo shows a magnum needle which was placed inside the package and labelling information is provided which was cross verified with the trackwise details.The second photo shows the magnum needle in which the cannula hub of the needle was noted to be broken.Based on the photographic review, the reported event can be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported break as the cannula hub of a needle was noted to be broken.A definitive root cause for the break 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.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: 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: 24773724
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-00809
• Device Sequence Number: 17658844
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084317
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084317(11)250906(17)280531(10)REKT0069
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934370
• 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): 03/18/2026

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: MN1620
• Device Lot Number: REKT0069
• 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: 03/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2025
• 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