MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NITINOL CORE GUIDEWIRE, .035", 3 CM, STRAIGHT, STANDARD, 150 CM LENGTH; NITINOL GUIDEWIRE

Model Number	150NFS35
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/06/2021
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 nitinol guidewire was kinked while using.The customer believed it was compromised by a laser fiber.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the nitinol guidewire was kinked while using.Customer believed it was compromised by a laser fiber.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed, cause unknown.No physical sample was returned, however a photo sample was provided.An evaluation of the photo sample was completed by tommy st.Vincent of memry corporation on 20apr2022.The photo showed the guidewire kinked at its end, possibly outside the coating.A potential root cause for this event could be, "wrong core material selection/design".The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "inspect all guidewires for damage prior to use.Bending or kinking during or prior to placement could damage the guidewire.Do not attempt to use the guidewire if it has been damaged.Use of a damaged wire may result in damage to the urinary tract." "hydrophilic coated guidewires require activation of their coating.Prior to removing the guidewire from the protective coil, inject sterile saline through the port to activate the lubricious coating.Remove the guidewire from the protective coil and carefully inspect the guidewire for separation, bends, kinks or a damaged tip." "carefully withdraw the guidewire taking care not to kink." "do not reshape the guidewire by any means.Attempting to reshape the guidewire may cause damage resulting in release of fragments into the urinary tract.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in damage to the urinary tract." "should be used only by physicians thoroughly trained in endourological guidewire techniques." the actual/suspected device was inspected.

• Brand Name: NITINOL CORE GUIDEWIRE, .035", 3 CM, STRAIGHT, STANDARD, 150 CM LENGTH
• Common Device Name: NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• 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: 13059931
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-08305
• Device Sequence Number: 1506582
• Product Code: EZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051487
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051487
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2022

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 Expiration Date: 02/03/2025
• Device Model Number: 150NFS35
• Device Catalogue Number: 150NFS35
• Device Lot Number: NGFT2341
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/06/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2021
• 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