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

Catalog Number 777426

Device Problem Calcified (1077)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 12/21/2023

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.

Event Description

It was reported that during extubating, the ureteral stent fractured, and some segments of the stent crystallized, requiring a secondary procedure to remove the stent.Due to the broken tube, the patient needs to undergo a second operation, the surgeon did a percutaneous nephoscopy operation on the same day to remove the other end of the stent.The clinical event involved hospitalization.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted received 2 photo samples.Both photo samples show top view of the ureteral stent with encrustation present near pigtail end.Therefore, product does not meet specifications.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be material selection.The dhr review did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: "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 effi ciency and patient comfort.Submerge stent in sterile water to activate the coating.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 fi rst 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.Note: 1.Final adjustment, if necessary, can be made with endoscopic forceps.Stents can be removed easily by gentle withdrawal traction on the suture or by use of endoscopic forceps.2.Fluoroscopy facilitates stent placement; however, standard radiography may be used.3.The suture may be removed prior to placement or may be removed once indwelling by using an appropriate cystoscopic instrument.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations." correction- d 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that during extubating, the ureteral stent fractured, and some segments of the stent crystallized, requiring a secondary procedure to remove the stent.Due to the broken tube, the patient needs to undergo a second operation, the surgeon did a percutaneous nephoscopy operation on the same day to remove the other end of the stent.The clinical event involved hospitalization.

• 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: 18455211
• MDR Text Key: 332202180
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-09514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• 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: 02/15/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 777426
• Device Lot Number: NGGW1535
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/21/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/05/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2022
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization