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

Model Number 788600

Device Problems Biocompatibility (2886); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 11/03/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the user experienced edema, ureteral reflux, pain/discomfort, hydronephrosis, infection, urinary symptoms.Stone formation, stent dislodgement, migration, occlusion, stent encrustation while using the ureteral stent.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for edema, infection and urinary symptoms.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.The device was used for treatment purposes, however, it is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or contributed to the reported event.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "potential complications associated with retrograde/antegrade positioning of indwelling ureteral stents include the following: ¿ edema ¿ stone formation ¿ peritonitis ¿ extravasation ¿ ureteral reflux ¿ stent dislodgement, fragmentation, migration, occlusion ¿ fistula formation ¿ loss of renal function ¿ hemorrhage ¿ pain/discomfort ¿ stent encrustation ¿ hydronephrosis ¿ perforation of kidney, renal pelvis, ureter and/or bladder ¿ ureteral erosion ¿ infection ¿ urinary symptoms" "the insertion of a ureteral stent should only be done by those individuals who have comprehensive training in the techniques and risks of the procedure." "determine the proper stent length for the patient.This is generally calculated from the baseline pyelogram.Accurate measurements will optimize drainage efficiency and patient comfort." correction: f.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 bd.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the user experienced edema, ureteral reflux ,pain/discomfort, hydronephrosis, infection, urinary symptoms, stone formation, stent dislodgement, migration, occlusion, stent encrustation while using the ureteral stent.Medical intervention was unknown.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® MULTILENGTH 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: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12862758
• MDR Text Key: 282975730
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-07509
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741015717
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741015717
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 04/18/2022

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 788600
• Device Catalogue Number: 788600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/23/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/11/2022
• 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