MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL URETERAL STENT SET; FAD STENT, URETERAL

Model Number G14898

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/05/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

It was reported, during a ureteral stent placement, the physician attempted to remove the tether after placing the sof-flex pediatric double pigtail ureteral stent.However, the tether was caught by the stent, and the stent was taken out.The stent split lengthwise.Another manufacture¿s device was substituted for the complaint stent to complete the procedure.The procedure was ended successfully.There were no adverse consequences reported to the patient as a result of this occurrence.

Event Description

There is no new patient or event information to report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation/evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, and quality control data.Customer returned one opened package labeled with part number 039514 and lot number 7516526 for investigation.Three set components were received; dpssf-047014 stent, stpv-047050-rb positioner, and a 635413 wire guide.Visual examination confirmed all three set components were damaged to various degrees.Wire guide (635413) returned in the protective coil, has off set coils starting 1mm from the distal tip and 7mm from the distal end.Positioner (stpv047050-rb) metal band is smashed with a gap between the band and distal tip.Stent (dpssf-047014) coil is torn starting at the first side port stopping 1mm from the end.Tear is jagged and frayed on the edges.The tether suture was returned pulled out of the stent.Suture is severed 1.5cm from the knot.Integrity of set components are inspected during manufacturing processes.Evidence suggests the stent was cut by the tether during removal.A review of the device history records found there were no non-conformances or anomalies identified.No other complaints have been reported for the complaint device lot # 7516526.The complaint was confirmed based on the returned device.The returned stent was observed to be torn starting at first side port, stopping 1mm from the end of the stent.The tether appears to have to cut through the stent as the tear starts at the same location as the tether is attached, however the reason this happened cannot be established.The returned set showed damage to the wire guide and the positioner as well as the reported stent.A definitive conclusion could not be established.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL URETERAL STENT SET
• Type of Device: FAD STENT, URETERAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 8321779
• MDR Text Key: 135571329
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-00366
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002148987
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002148987(17)191213(10)7516526
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/13/2019
• Device Model Number: G14898
• Device Catalogue Number: 039514
• Device Lot Number: 7516526
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/14/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1