MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL URETERAL STENT SET; FAD STENT, URETERAL

Model Number G16035

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

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 user facility reported prior to a kidney transplant procedure, the sof-flex pediatric double pigtail ureteral stent had a 3-4 mm longitudinal crack/ at the end of the stent.There was no patient contact with the device.No adverse effects or consequences were reported to the patient due to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation ¿ evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device was performed.A review of complaint history, the device history record, quality control data, and specifications was also conducted.One open package labeled rpn 039712-r and lot number ns8314292 was received.One 6fr 26cm stent was received.The tether has been removed from the stent and it was not returned.The proximal coil was torn starting at the first side port and continued through the end of the stent.The braided tether for repositioning and removal of the device is located on the proximal pigtail of the stent.The tether has been pulled out of the stent causing the material to tear.A review of the device history record found there were no non-conformances noted.A review of complaint history revealed this complaint to be the only complaint associated with the complaint device lot number ns8314292.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.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.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality; device integrity prior to shipping.Based on the information provided the definitive root cause is related to product use or handling.The product received excessive pressure.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.

• Brand Name: SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL 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: 7126815
• MDR Text Key: 95935026
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-04173
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002160354
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002160354(17)201023(10)NS8314292
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2018

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: No Information
• Device Model Number: G16035
• Device Catalogue Number: 039712-R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/28/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/18/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/23/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/14/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1