MAGNUM MN1420Recalls & reported problems
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · MAGNUM® Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle, 14g x 20cm · Class 2
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741084270), received between Jul 25, 2024 and Jan 21, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Aug 2, 2024Open, Classified
Due to possible packaging damage (indentations/cuts) cause by manufacturing process. As a result of the packaging damage, may cause the sterile barrier to be compromised.
Z-3206-2024 · Root cause: Packaging change control · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Crack1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient4
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Perforation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS BREAST BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE BING END OF THE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21197224 ↗InjuryAug 1, 2024Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE PLASTIC SQUARE INLAYS FROM THE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN AFTER A FEW BIOPSIES, CAUSING THE STYLET TO SHOOT THROUGH THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Perforation
MAUDE report 19889947 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2024Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE PLASTIC SQUARE INLAYS FROM THE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN AFTER A FEW BIOPSIES, CAUSING THE STYLET TO SHOOT THROUGH THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19879461 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY BROKE IN THE GUN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN PART ALLEGEDLY REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19824555 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY BROKE IN THE GUN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN PART ALLEGEDLY REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19824554 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY BROKE IN THE GUN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN PART ALLEGEDLY REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19824553 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY BROKE IN THE GUN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN PART ALLEGEDLY REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19824506 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.