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

Catalog Number 777426

Device Problem Partial Blockage (1065)

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

Event Date 09/14/2023

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 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 urethral stent was occluded.

Event Description

It was reported that the urethral stent was occluded.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted visual requirements state to use unaided eye at 12" to 18" distance under normal room lighting unless otherwise noted.When evaluating the sample, it appeared it had been attempted to be placed due to what looks to be calcium formed on the outside of the stent and protruding when the guidewire was performed.Dimensional evaluation noted dimensional requirements state the od to be 0.061" ± 0.002" and the guidewire to be 0.035" ± 0.001".The od was measured at 0.0605" using a laser micrometer.When the 0.035" guidewire was performed, the guidewire pushed out foreign matter.Once the guidewire passed the foreign matter there were no issues with the guidewire placement.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be material selection.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: "potential complications associated with retrograde/antegrade positioning of indwelling ureteral stents include the following: ¿ edema ¿ stone formation ¿ peritonitis ¿ extravasation ¿ ureteral reflux ¿ stent dislodgement, ¿ fistula formation ¿ loss of renal function fragmentation, migration, occlusion ¿ hemorrhage ¿ pain/discomfort ¿ stent encrustation ¿ hydronephrosis ¿ perforation of kidney, renal ¿ ureteral erosion ¿ infection pelvis, ureter and/or bladder ¿ urinary symptoms.Directions for use: 1.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.2.Insert the cystoscope then pass the guidewire* through the scope until the tip is in the renal pelvis.3.Move the pigtail straightener over the proximal end (kidney coil end) of the ureteral stent allowing easier insertion onto the guidewire.Remove pigtail straightener once the stent is secure on the guidewire.4.Pass the stent over the guidewire through the cystoscope by using the push catheter for proper placement.5.Watch the distal end (bladder coil end) of the stent or the radiopaque, proximal end of the pusher.Stop advancing when the stent¿s distal end marker reaches the ureterovesical junction (uvj).**(see below for proper placement directions on the multi-length ureteral stent.) 6.Withdraw the guidewire slowly.The stent will form a pigtail automatically.7.Carefully remove the push catheter.*activate the guidewire coating according to the ¿instructions for use¿ found within the guidewire packaging.**multi-length ureteral stent placement: to accurately size this stent count the marker bands as it is being advanced into the ureter.The first large band indicates the 22cm length.The second and third bands indicate 24cm and 26cm lengths respectively.The last large band is the 28cm length.If you need to place for the 30cm and 32cm lengths, use the attached suture or endoscopic forceps to gently pull back on the stent unwinding the coil from the kidney." 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.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® 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: 17894933
• MDR Text Key: 325261485
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-07263
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 12/05/2023

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: 777426
• Device Lot Number: NGHN1168
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/09/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2023
• 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