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

Model Number 786426

Device Problems Calcified (1077); Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problems Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation and fragmentation while using ureteral stent.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for edema and stone formation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure could be "material selection".The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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.When long-term use is indicated, it is recommended that indwelling time not exceed 365 days.The stent is not intended as a permanent indwelling device." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation and fragmentation while using ureteral stent.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® URETERAL STENT WITH NICORE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• 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: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12786085
• MDR Text Key: 280573081
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-07072
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741015042
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741015042
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K043193
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Study
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/25/2022

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 Model Number: 786426
• Device Catalogue Number: 786426
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/10/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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