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It was reported that the patient experienced occlusion, stent encrustation, pain, discomfort and urinary symptoms by using the ureteral stent.No medical intervention was reported.
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The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection" or "part geometry".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 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 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" "determine the proper stent length for the patient.This is generally calculated from the baseline pyelogram.Accurate measurements will optimize drainage efficiency and patient comfort.Submerge stent in sterile water to activate the coating." 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 device was not returned.
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It was reported that the patient experienced occlusion, stent encrustation, pain, discomfort and urinary symptoms by using the ureteral stent.No medical intervention was reported.
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