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Catalog Number 788626 |
Device Problem
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/23/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that a broken stent was found at the time of implantation.Per additional information via email from ibc on (b)(6) 2023, it was noted that the when the stent was opened, no abnormalities were noted.It was noted that when the stent was pushed through the guidewire, it was found that the product was abnormal, and the stent had not yet been implanted in the body.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a broken stent was found at the time of implantation.Per additional information via email from ibc on 02dec2023, it was noted that the when the stent was opened, no abnormalities were noted.It was noted that when the stent was pushed through the guidewire, it was found that the product was abnormal, and the stent had not yet been implanted in the body.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event is inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.Root cause could not be identified.Although a root cause could not be definitively identified, based on the risk documentation review, a potential root cause for this type of failure could be user does not handle with care, bends sharply.However, there was insufficient information to confirm this potential root cause.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." correction: d,h.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 device was not returned.
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