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

Model Number G53693

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 10/28/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

As reported, during a the removal universa soft ureteral stent set, the proximal pigtail of the device separated.On (b)(6) 2020, an endoscopic ureterolithotomy was performed to treat urethral lithiasis in which the device was placed due to irritation caused by stone fragmentation.On (b)(6) 2020 the device was extracted.During this procedure, the physician pulled the device from the patient with a grasper through a cystoscope, and the proximal pigtail was found separated from the rest of the device.The device fragment was confirmed to remain in the patient's kidney via x-ray.The device fragment was thus removed from the kidney via the ureter.

Event Description

There is no new patient or event information to report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Event description: as reported, during a the removal universa soft ureteral stent set, the proximal pigtail of the device separated.On (b)(6) 2020, an endoscopic ureterolithotomy was performed to treat urethral lithiasis in which the device was placed due to irritation caused by stone fragmentation.On (b)(6) 2020 the device was extracted.During this procedure, the physician pulled the device from the patient with a grasper through a cystoscope, and the proximal pigtail was found separated from the rest of the device.The device fragment was confirmed to remain in the patient's kidney via x-ray.The device fragment was thus removed from the kidney via the ureter.Investigation ¿ evaluation: a document based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record (dhr), manufacturing instructions, the instructions for use (ifu), and quality control data.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest this device was manufactured out of specification.An image of the complaint device was provided.The distal and proximal coil have separated from the stent.One of the separated sections is present in the picture the other is not.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Because there were no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.A device master record review was performed, including, manufacturing instructions and quality control procedures.Cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to ensure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user.Precautions do not force components during removal or replacement.Carefully remove the components if any resistance is encountered.Improper handling can seriously weaken the stent.Acute bending or overstressing during placement may result in subsequent separation of the stent at the point of stress after a prolonged indwelling period.Individual variations of interaction between stents and the urinary system are unpredictable.Ureteral stents should be checked periodically for signs of encrustation and proper function.Periodic checks of the stent by cystoscopic and /or radiographic procedures are recommended at intervals deemed to be appropriate by the physician in consideration of the individual patient¿s condition and other patient specific factors.The stent is not intended as a permanent indwelling device which should not exceed 180 days.Based on the available information, cook was unable to eliminate any possible causes for this event such as product handling, medical procedure, device failure, or manufacturing related causes.Cook has concluded a cause for the complaint cannot be established.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and it was determined that no actions are required.The appropriate personnel were notified and we will continue to monitor 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: UNIVERSA SOFT URETERAL STENT SET
• Type of Device: FAD STENT, URETERAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 10928482
• MDR Text Key: 218978591
• Report Number: 1820334-2020-02208
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002536937
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002536937(17)221206(10)10197346
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K151051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/06/2022
• Device Model Number: G53693
• Device Catalogue Number: US-626
• Device Lot Number: 10197346
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention