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

Catalog Number	MC1816
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/15/2026
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 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) is 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 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.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, the patient underwent an ultrasound guided renal biopsy procedure using maxcore instrument.During the procedure, the introducer needle couldn't be fired.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: 25252411
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-01309
• Device Sequence Number: 5495547
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084478
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741084478(11)260110(17)281031(10)REKY1711
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/06/2026

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: MC1816
• Device Lot Number: REKY1711
• 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: 05/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2026
• 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