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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC BANDER URETERAL DIVERSION STENT SET; GBL CATHETER, URETERAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

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COOK INC BANDER URETERAL DIVERSION STENT SET; GBL CATHETER, URETERAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 025227-OE
Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Insufficient Information (3190)
Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Thromboembolism (2654); No Information (3190)
Event Date 05/24/2017
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 user facility reported in email correspondence they have had a few serious incidents where the patient has been affected by the bander ureteral diversion stent set.There is an internal investigation in process.This issue has occurred on at least 3 separate occasions.Requests have been made for additional patient, device and event details.This customer reported at least three (3) incidents.These incidents have been captured in three separate medwatch reports.Please see related mfr.Report numbers 1820334-2017-03244 and 1820334-2017-03245.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event.Description of event.Relevant tests/lab data.Preexisting conditions.Updated fields based on additional information received: patient codes & device codes.Patient code: organ(s), perforation of; not labeled, thromboembolism; not labeled device code: migration of device or device component not labeled.The complaint device was not returned for evaluation and no photographs or imaging was provided.Without the complaint device, a physical investigation was not able to be completed.A document-based investigation/evaluation was performed.A review of complaint history, the device history record, instructions for use, quality control data, and specifications was conducted.A review of the device history records for the complaint device lot number 7097889 revealed there were no non-conformances related to the complaint issue.A search of the complaints database for additional complaints referencing lot 7097889 revealed one additional complaint from the same user facility.This complaint was previously reported in related manufacturer report # 1820334-2017-03245.As found in the instructions for use (ifu), precautions section: manipulation of the wire guide requires appropriate imaging control.Use caution not to force or over manipulate the wire guide when gaining access.When using a wire guide through a metal cannula/needle, use caution as damage may occur to outer coating.When exchanging or withdrawing an instrument over the wire guide, secure and maintain the wire guide in place under fluoroscopy in order to avoid unexpected wire guide displacement.The included wire guide is not intended for ptca use.Hydrophilically coated wires are very slippery when wet.Always maintain control of the wire guide when manipulating it through any device.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.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.The root cause cannot be confirmed for the complaint issue, however as final stent placement is under user control; user technique is indicated.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.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.Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Date of event.Description of event.Relevant tests/lab data.Preexisting conditions.Updated fields based on additional information received: patient codes & device codes.Patient code: organ(s), perforation of; not labeled, thromboembolism; not labeled device code: migration of device or device component not labeled.The complaint device was not returned for evaluation and no photographs or imaging was provided.Without the complaint device, a physical investigation was not able to be completed.A document-based investigation/evaluation was performed.A review of complaint history, the device history record, instructions for use, quality control data, and specifications was conducted.A review of the device history records for the complaint device lot number 7097889 revealed there were no non-conformances related to the complaint issue.A search of the complaints database for additional complaints referencing lot 7097889 revealed one additional complaint from the same user facility.This complaint was previously reported in related manufacturer report # 1820334-2017-03245.As found in the instructions for use (ifu), precautions section: manipulation of the wire guide requires appropriate imaging control.Use caution not to force or over manipulate the wire guide when gaining access.When using a wire guide through a metal cannula/needle, use caution as damage may occur to outer coating.When exchanging or withdrawing an instrument over the wire guide, secure and maintain the wire guide in place under fluoroscopy in order to avoid unexpected wire guide displacement.The included wire guide is not intended for ptca use.Hydrophilically coated wires are very slippery when wet.Always maintain control of the wire guide when manipulating it through any device.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.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.The root cause cannot be confirmed for the complaint issue, however as final stent placement is under user control; user technique is indicated.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.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.
 
Event Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2017, a 65-year-old male patient with bladder cancer and incidental adenocarcinoma of the prostate underwent a radical cystoprostatectomy, lymph node dissection and formation of an ileal conduit using the bander ureteral open end stent set.As reported, nothing was noted immediately.Four days post operatively, patient¿s temperature was raised and his abdomen distended.His white cell count (wcc) was also elevated.Computerized tomography (ct) scan showed dilated jejunal small bowel loops, post-operative ileus likely cause.No significant intra-abdominal collection.The stent had gone through the cortex of the kidney.The stent was left in-situ but repositioned in theatre by pulling it back under x-ray guidance while the patient was awake.Patient suffered an episode of venous thromboembolism within 90 days of discharge.Presented separately and investigated by vte team.No concerns with care.As reported, there is no long term sequalae or consequence due to occurrence with stent.
 
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Brand Name
BANDER URETERAL DIVERSION STENT SET
Type of Device
GBL CATHETER, URETERAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
Manufacturer (Section D)
COOK INC
750 daniels way
bloomington IN 47404
MDR Report Key6882582
MDR Text Key87155067
Report Number1820334-2017-03243
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code GBL
Combination Product (y/n)N
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type company representative,foreig
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 04/03/2018
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received09/21/2017
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number025227-OE
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Date Manufacturer Received03/06/2018
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Other;
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