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

Model Number	776428
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/13/2022
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ureteral stent got broken in two.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The device was used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met all relevant specifications or resulted in the reported event.No manufacturing issues or non-conformances were noted during review of the dhr that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Based on the results of the investigation no additional action is required at this time.The device was not returned for evaluation.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: "improper handling technique can seriously weaken the stent.Acute bending or overstressing during placement could result in subsequent separation of the stent at the point of stress after a prolonged indwelling period." "exercise care.Tearing of the stent can be caused by sharp instruments." "care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation." "the insertion of a ureteral stent should only be done by those individuals who have comprehensive training in the techniques and risks of the procedure." 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 ureteral stent got broken in two.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed, cause unknown.The ureteral stent was returned in the opened original packaging.Visual evaluation noted a separation on the stent; the separation appeared to be inward, this is seen when the stent is cut with a sharp object.The separation did not go all the way through the stent.The material where the suture porthole is located appeared to be jagged and stretched; this is seen when the suture is pulled from the stent.The suture was not provided for evaluation.A specific root cause could not be determine, however, based on the risk document a potential root cause for this event could be, "material selection".The device was used for treatment purposes.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: "improper handling technique can seriously weaken the stent.Acute bending or overstressing during placement could result in subsequent separation of the stent at the point of stress after a prolonged indwelling period." "exercise care.Tearing of the stent can be caused by sharp instruments." "care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation." "the insertion of a ureteral stent should only be done by those individuals who have comprehensive training in the techniques and risks of the procedure." 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 actual/suspected device was evaluated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ureteral stent got broken in two.

• 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: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 14346049
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-03538
• Device Sequence Number: 5197905
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014212
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K983498
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/10/2023

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: 04/25/2024
• Device Model Number: 776428
• Device Catalogue Number: 776428
• Device Lot Number: NGEW4295
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2022; 01/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2022; 01/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2020
• 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