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

Catalog Number 777626

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 bd.

Event Description

It was reported that the ureteral stent was found to be ruptured upon unpacking and was replaced with a new one to continue the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.When evaluating the sample, the separation could be located at the proximal pigtail.The separation looks similar to what is seen when the material is cut with a sharp object due to the angle of the separation with no stretching or discoloration of the material.The suture was not provided for evaluation.No other defects were evaluated.The sample passed all dimensional requirements.The od was measured at 0.0800" and 0.0794"using a laser micrometer.The tip id was measured using a 0.043" pin gauge.A 0.038" guidewire passed through the sample with no hesitation.The tube id where the separation occurred was measured using a 0.050" pin gauge.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be material selection.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "avoid improper handling of stent such as bending, kinking, tearing, etc.Misuse could damage the overall integrity of the stent.Care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation.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 bd represents all 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 bd.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that the ureteral stent was found to be ruptured upon unpacking and was replaced with a new one to continue the procedure.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH HYDROGLIDE¿ 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 17497457
• MDR Text Key: 321313458
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-05973
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014557
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014557
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K983498
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 777626
• Device Lot Number: NGGU3961
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2022
• 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