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

Catalog Number 788628

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 07/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the ureteral stent did not enter into the saline water.The guide wire and the catheter were not used.

Event Description

It was reported that the ureteral stent did not enter into the saline water.The guide wire and the catheter weren't used.Per follow-up information received from ibc on 29aug2022, stated that the event was that stent was unable to be inserted.Since this was a case of bilateral stent placement, the guidewire and the ureteral catheter that were received were unopened and unused.The facility reported that the failure to insert the stent might have been due to edema of the ureter.Per follow-up information received from ibc on 30aug2022, stated that the "edema of the ureter" was the patient medical history.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was unconfirmed because the reported failure could not be reproduced.The product had not caused the reported failure.No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.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: "[warnings] 1.Method for use (1)when using the multi-length type stent, it should be avoided in the following cases.1)if you measure the length of patient¿s ureter and confirm that excessive coil part would be appear , consider using other stent which has different shape of tip and length.Ureteral stents with excessive coil part shave risks of knot formation at the tip of renal pelvis side during placement or removal.1) 2) if any resistance is felt during removal, confirm the cause of the resistance with fluoroscopy and take remedial action to solve the problem.Excessive force during removal may lead to damage of the renal pelvis and/or ureter.(2) ureteroarterial fistula may be formed between the ureter and the aorta or the iliac artery and result in massive hemorrhage at the replacement of the ureteral stent if a ureteral stent is placed for a long term in a patient who has undergone the intrapelvic surgery or irradiation.Therefore, carefully monitor the condition of the patient, and in the event of acknowledging bleeding from the urethra, perform retrograde pyelography or angiography, and provide appropriate care.[contraindications] 1.Method for use (1)do not reuse.(2)do not resterilize 2.Applicable patients do not use for the woman who is pregnant or may become pregnant.[to avoid radiation exposure on pre-born baby from x-ray.] insertion of the guidewire 1)remove the guidewire from the packaging, together with the guidewire holder.2)prior to removing the guidewire from the guidewire holder, inject sterile water through the port to activate the hydrophilic coating.3) remove the guidewire from the guidewire holder.Before using the guidewire, confirm the surface slides well when removing it from the holder.If you feel any resistance, do not force it, and inject the normal saline solution into the holder again, then try pulling it out once more.4) insert the guidewire either through the working channel of an endoscope or percutaneously, with the soft end of the guidewire first.5) advance the guidewire into the desired position until the tip is in the renal pelvis.Continuously confirm guidewire position either visually or under fluoroscopy." the actual/suspected device was evaluated.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® URETERAL STENT
• 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: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 15219023
• MDR Text Key: 304984261
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-06342
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K043193
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 788628
• Device Lot Number: MYFW1520
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2021
• 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