MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® FLUORO-4¿ SILICONE URETERAL STENT

Model Number	233724
Medical Device Problem Code	Calcified (1077)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/14/2022
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 the customer stated that the stent had encrustation.Also, the patient had surgical site infection and stent dislodgment.Patient asked why to believe the information in the instructions for use (ifu) that did not provide sufficient information about the product and its medical application when they were asked about the complications while using the urethral stent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿material selection¿.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.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: indications for use: these stents are indicated to relieve obstruction in a variety of benign, malignant and post-traumatic conditions in the ureter such as stones and/or stone fragments, or other ureteral obstructions such as those associated with ureteral stricture, carcinoma of abdominal organs, retroperitoneal fibrosis or ureteral trauma, or in association with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (eswl).The stent may be placed using endoscopic surgical techniques or percutaneously using standard radiographic technique.Warning: this is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Contraindications: there are no known contraindications to use.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the customer stated that the stent had encrustation.Also, the patient had surgical site infection and stent dislodgment.Patient asked why to believe the information in the instructions for use (ifu) that did not provide sufficient information about the product and its medical application when they were asked about the complications while using the urethral stent.

• Brand Name: BARD® FLUORO-4¿ SILICONE URETERAL STENT
• 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: 14045344
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-02095
• Device Sequence Number: 14679533
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741011716
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741011716
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K823487
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Study,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/31/2022

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: 233724
• Device Catalogue Number: 233724
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2022
• 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