MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC UNIVERSA SOFT URETERAL STENT SET; FAD STENT, URETERAL

Model Number G23374

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation.

Event Description

The customer reported the string snapped during implantation of the universa soft ureteral stent set.The physician was able to remove the stent intact and replaced it.No section of the device remains inside the patient's body.No additional procedures were required.As reported, there were no adverse effects to the patient due to this occurrence.Additional patient, device and event information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation ¿ evaluation: the investigation included a review of complaint history, the device history record, instructions for use (ifu), specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device.One universa soft ureteral stent was received in an open package, label lot number 7968937.Only a 24cm stent was returned.The monofilament tether has been removed from the stent.Tether was severed 3cm from the knot.The tether measured 54cm with 2cm stretched to the point of separation.This stent features a monofilament tether designed for repositioning and ease of removal.The tensile strength of monofilament is sufficient for removal.Based on the investigation evaluation, there is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.A review of production and quality documentation did not identify any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.A review of the device history record showed there were no non-conformances identified during the manufacturing process.A review of complaint history for this product/lot number combination revealed this is the only complaint that has been received for this device lot number.Based on the evidence presented by the sample and the physical analysis, the tether being stretched and pulled to separation indicates this is the result of procedural handling of the product.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSA SOFT URETERAL STENT SET
• Type of Device: FAD STENT, URETERAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 6799880
• MDR Text Key: 82874919
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-02528
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002233741
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002233741(17)200606(10)7968937
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G23374
• Device Catalogue Number: USH-624-RT1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2017
• 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): Required Intervention