MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC UNIVERSA SOFT URETERAL STENT SET; FAD STENT, URETERAL

Model Number G23367

Device Problems Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation.

Event Description

The area representative reported the universa soft ureteral stent was placed in the left ureter using the provided pusher.Upon removing the guidewire from inside the stent, the pusher telescoped into the stent.This caused the stent to be pulled out of position.The stent was removed and another stent was used for the procedure with no harm to the patient.There was no part of the device left inside the patient¿s body.No additional procedures were required due to this occurrence.There were no adverse effects or consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: device evaluated by mfr.Investigation ¿ evaluation: the investigation included a visual inspection of the returned device, dimensional verification, functional testing, a review of complaint history, the device history record, drawings, instructions for use (ifu), quality control data, and the device specifications.One universa soft ureteral stent was received in an open package, label lot 8053517.The stent, positioner and wire guide were returned.The wire guide was returned inside the stent and positioner.The distal end of the positioner is tunneled inside the proximal end of the stent 4mm.A dimensional verification of the both the stent and positioner was performed.The tip of the returned positioner does not meet dimensional criteria.The proximal end of the stent was stretched out.A review of production and quality documentation did not identify any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.A review of the device history record showed there were no non-conformances identified during the manufacturing process that would cause or contribute to this reported failure mode.A review of complaint history for this product/lot number combination revealed this is the only complaint that has been received for this lot number.Based on the evidence presented by the sample and the physical analysis, this event has been attributed to a manufacturing event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSA SOFT URETERAL STENT SET
• Type of Device: FAD STENT, URETERAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 6876686
• MDR Text Key: 87219338
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-03237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002233673
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002233673(17)200710(10)8053517
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151051
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2017

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: G23367
• Device Catalogue Number: USH-524-RT1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/19/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/12/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/10/2017
• 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