MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. UltraClip Dual Trigger; Biopsy Instrument

Catalog Number	863017D
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	09/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, a patient underwent an ultrasound guided breast tissue marker placement procedure using the ultraclip.Post procedure, the patient reported being recently diagnosed with a nickel allergy and expressed concern that the implanted clips may have contributed to the rashes and other symptoms experienced over the past few years.The current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be 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.B3: the actual date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer was entered into the date of event field.D4: medical device expiration date: unknown, h4: device manufacture date: unknown.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.

• Brand Name: UltraClip Dual Trigger
• Common Device Name: Biopsy Instrument
• Manufacturer (Section D): Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): Bard Shannon Limited -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 50896537
• Report Number: 2020394-2026-02826
• Device Sequence Number: 20340099
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741032233
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741032233
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 863017D
• Device Lot Number: Unknown
• 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: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown