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

Model Number	776624
Medical Device Problem Code	Calcified (1077)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Calcium Deposits/Calcification (1758); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement, migration, stent encrustation, infection, pain and discomfort while using the bard ureteral stent.No medical intervention was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.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, fragmentation, migration, occlusion.Fistula formation.Loss of renal function.Hemorrhage.Pain/discomfort.Stent encrustation.Hydronephrosis.Perforation of kidney, renal pelvis, ureter and/or bladder.Ureteral erosion.Infection.Urinary symptoms." "ureteral stents should be checked periodically for signs of encrustation and proper function.Periodic checks of the stent by cystoscopic and/or radiographic procedures are recommended at intervals deemed to be appropriate by the physician in consideration of the individual patient¿s condition and other patient specific factors.When long-term use is indicated, it is recommended that indwelling time not exceed 365 days.The stent is not intended as a permanent indwelling device." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient experienced edema, stone formation, ureteral reflux, stent dislodgement, migration, stent encrustation, infection, pain and discomfort while using the bard ureteral stent.Medical intervention was unknown.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH NICORE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: 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: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12698748
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-06682
• Device Sequence Number: 17296631
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014267
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K983498
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 776624
• Device Catalogue Number: 776624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/26/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown