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	07/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a kidney biopsy procedure using the maxcore instrument.During the procedure, after the needle was inserted into the patient's body, the cannula failed to retract, resulting in the inability to obtain a tissue specimen.The issue persisted upon retesting the cannula.There was no reported patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a kidney biopsy procedure using the maxcore instrument.During the procedure, after the needle was inserted into the patient's body, the cannula failed to retract, resulting in the inability to obtain a tissue specimen.The same issue occurred upon retesting the cannula.As a precautionary measure, hemostatic agents were administered to the patient to prevent and manage bleeding.As the patient underwent multiple needle insertions, this may have increased the risk of renal hemorrhage.The patient's urine color, vital signs, and hemoglobin levels will be closely monitored.There was no reported patient injury.
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.
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.No photos were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure 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.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.E1(b)(6).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: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 50687610
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-02504
• Device Sequence Number: 10424151
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741084478
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

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: 08/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2026
• 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