MAGNUM MN1620Recalls & reported problems
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · MAGNUM® Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needle, 16g x 20cm · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741084317), received between Oct 4, 2018 and Apr 3, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Hematoma1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Break
ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ULTRASOUND GUIDED LIVER BIOPSY PROCEDURE THROUGH NORMAL TISSUE DENSITY USING MAGNUM NEEDLE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE GREEN NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY FRAGMENTED. THE COAXIAL NEEDLE WAS USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24773724 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Break
ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BIOPSY PROCEDURE BY USING THE MAGNUM INSTRUMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE HANDLE OF A SINGLE USE CANNULA ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24615058 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2021Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE OF THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD DRESSING OBJECT AND GLUE-LIKE SUBSTANCE. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12292189 ↗InjuryOct 4, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ULTRASOUND GUIDED KIDNEY BIOPSY THROUGH NORMAL DENSITY TISSUE, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A RENAL HEMATOMA ONE DAY AFTER THE PROCEDURE. NO COAXIAL WAS USED AND THE DEVICE WAS NOT DRY FIRED OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Hematoma
MAUDE report 7936706 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.