MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH NICORE¿ GUIDEWIRE

Model Number 776624

Device Problems Biocompatibility (2886); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 10/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement, migration, stent encrustation, infection, pain and discomfort while using the bard ureteral stent.Medical intervention was unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive since no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The device was used for treatment purposes, however, it is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or contributed to the reported event.The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "potential complications associated with retrograde/antegrade positioning of indwelling ureteral stents include the following: ¿ edema ¿ stone formation ¿ peritonitis ¿ extravasation ¿ ureteral reflux ¿ stent dislogdgement, fragmentation, migration, occlusion ¿ fistula formation ¿ loss of renal function ¿ hemorrhage ¿ pain/discomfort ¿ stent encrustation ¿ hydronephrosis ¿ perforation of kidney, renal pelvis, ureter and/or bladder ¿ ureteral erosion ¿ infection ¿ urinary symptoms"."determine the proper stent length for the patient.This is generally calculated from the baseline pyelogram.Accurate measurements will optimize drainage efficiency and patient comfort.Submerge stent in sterile water to activate the coating." "the insertion of a ureteral stent should only be done by those individuals who have comprehensive training in the techniques and risks of the procedure." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement, migration, stent encrustation, infection, pain and discomfort while using the bard ureteral stent.Medical intervention was unknown.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH NICORE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• Type of Device: URETERAL STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12698601
• MDR Text Key: 278396177
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-06673
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014267
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014267
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K983498
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 776624
• Device Catalogue Number: 776624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2022
• 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): Other