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

Catalog Number 787626

Device Problem Flaked (1246)

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

Event Date 07/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the stent at the hospital on (b)(6) 2023, the guide wire was not smooth and the coating came off.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the stent at the hospital on july 13, 2023, the guide wire was not smooth and the coating came off.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive.Visual evaluation noted received 1 ureteral stent kit with open packaging.All components of kit were returned except for the guidewire.Therefore, it is unknown if flaking was present on the guidewire.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be inadequate material.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: "warning: inspect all guidewires for damage prior to use.Bending or kinking during or prior to placement could damage the guidewire.Do not attempt to use the guidewire if it has been damaged.Use of a damaged wire may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not reshape the guidewire by any means.Attempting to reshape the guidewire may cause damage resulting in release of fragments into the urinary tract.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not manipulate or remove the guidewire through a metal cannula or needle.This may result in destruction/separation of the outer jacket of the wire requiring retrieval.Use extreme caution when using a laser, making sure to avoid contact with the wire.Direct contact could result in damage / breakage to the wire.Failure to comply with the warnings could result in damage to the guidewire to include, but not limited to: wire breakage, abrasion of the coating, release of guidewire fragments into the urinary system, all of which might require intervention." 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.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® 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: 17479286
• MDR Text Key: 320619125
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-05877
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741015448
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741015448
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K043193
• 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: 11/06/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 787626
• Device Lot Number: NGGX4130
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/19/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/08/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2022
• 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