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

Model Number 777426

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the clinician opened the inlay ureteral stent during operation and found it was ruptured.The product was replaced with another one of the same size to complete the operation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed and the cause was unknown.A potential root cause for the reported event could be, inappropriate package design".The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "improper handling technique can seriously weaken the stent." "exercise care.Tearing of the stent can be caused by sharp instruments." "care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation." 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.H3 other text: the actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that the clinician opened the inlay ureteral stent during operation and found it was ruptured.The product was replaced with another one of the same size to complete the operation.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH HYDROGLIDE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• Type of Device: GUIDEWIRE
• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16051891
• MDR Text Key: 306520821
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-09837
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014489
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014489
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K983498
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/14/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 777426
• Device Catalogue Number: 777426
• Device Lot Number: NGERX208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/09/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/27/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2020
• 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