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

Model Number	776626
Medical Device Problem Code	Calcified (1077)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/12/2021
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.The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient experienced stent encrustation and pain, discomfort and infection by ureteral stent.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient experienced stent encrustation and pain, discomfort and infection by ureteral stent.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The device was used for treatment purposes, however, it is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or contributed to the reported event.The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is 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 dislogdgement, 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." the device was not returned.

• 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: 12745348
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-06891
• Device Sequence Number: 4479498
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014274
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014274
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2022

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: 776626
• Device Catalogue Number: 776626
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2022
• 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