MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. TRUGUIDE COAXIAL BIOPSY NEEDLES; BIOPSY INSTRUMENT

Model Number C1816A

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 08/02/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will 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.Expiry date (10/2019).

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the device allegedly broke off inside the patient.Additional medical intervention was then required to remove the device from the patient.The device was successfully removed.

• Brand Name: TRUGUIDE COAXIAL BIOPSY NEEDLES
• Type of Device: 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.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8941577
• MDR Text Key: 155968296
• Report Number: 2020394-2019-03020
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741085031
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741085031
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K936194
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/28/2019

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: C1816A
• Device Catalogue Number: C1816A
• Device Lot Number: REAY1273
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/28/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention