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MISSION 1616MSRecalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument - 16Gx16cm · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741096976), received between Feb 22, 2022 and Feb 26, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material2
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2
  • Break1
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem1
  • Failure to Fire1
  • Missing Information1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Failure to Fire

    ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ULTRASOUND-GUIDED KIDNEY BIOPSY THROUGH NORMAL DENSITY TISSUE USING THE MISSION INSTRUMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE OUTER CANNULA ALLEGEDLY CAN'T BE FIRED. NO COAXIAL WAS USED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24451414 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BIOPSY PROCEDURE USING MISSION INSTRUMENT. PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD LABELLING PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24289957 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 5, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, A FOREIGN PARTICLE WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND INSIDE THE PRIMARY CONTAINER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17057606 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 5, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, BROWN STAIN WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN THE NEEDLE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS NOTED TO BE DAMAGED PRIOR TO OPENING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17057547 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2022Missing Information; Missing Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE LABEL WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE MISSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14234067 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 22, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT UPON REMOVING THE SHEATH. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13576914 ↗

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