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

Model Number 787830

Device Problem Calcified (1077)

Patient Problem Urethral Stenosis/Stricture (4501)

Event Date 04/17/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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 a physician stated in an online survey that the patient experienced stone formation, extravasation, fistula formation, pain or discomfort, hydronephrosis prior to the device placement and stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement complications were directly attributable to the device and ureteral stricture was needed for stone formation in relation to inlay optima ureteral stent with hydroglide guidewire, 8.0 fr.X 30cm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned for evaluation and further investigation was not conclusive.The device was used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met all relevant specifications or resulted in the reported failure.Though a specific cause cannot be determined, a potential root cause for this event could be material selection.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 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 a physician stated in an online survey that the patient experienced stone formation, extravasation, fistula formation, pain or discomfort, hydronephrosis prior to the device placement and stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement complications were directly attributable to the device and ureteral stricture was needed for stone formation in relation to inlay optima ureteral stent with hydroglide guidewire, 8.0 fr.X 30cm.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® URETERAL STENT WITH HYDROGLIDE¿ 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16895744
• MDR Text Key: 314832425
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-03281
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741015622
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741015622
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 07/10/2023

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: 787830
• Device Catalogue Number: 787830
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/09/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/17/2023
• 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): Required Intervention