MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRACOR TWIRL MARKER; BREAST TISSUE MARKER

Model Number	UCTW17
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Reaction (2414)
Date of Event	06/05/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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: 11/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ultrasound-guided breast tissue marker placement procedure into hard tissue, the device allegedly was found to be potentially incompatible with the patient.It was further reported that upon test results two weeks post procedure, it was discovered the patient was allegedly allergic to a component of the device.A coaxial was used during the procedure and the procedure was completed by using the same marker.The patient was reportedly stable and will have the marker surgically removed.

• Brand Name: ULTRACOR TWIRL MARKER
• Common Device Name: BREAST TISSUE MARKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 9545998
• Report Number: 2020394-2019-05898
• Device Sequence Number: 11333548
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741109416
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741109416
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152510
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/03/2020

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 Model Number: UCTW17
• Device Catalogue Number: UCTW17
• Device Lot Number: HUCY2257
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 40 YR