| Model Number |
G49973 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/09/2015
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, a universa soft ureteral stent migrated while indwelling in the patient.The device was implanted (b)(6) 2015 and was able to be placed in the intended location.There was no malfunction of the device during the placement procedure.The patient did not have any medical problems or complications related to the device.The device was removed via cystoscope (b)(6) 2015 after having migrated.No further treatment or additional stent placement was required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event or Problem Description
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Corrected information: in our initial mdr we reported that the device was removed on (b)(6) 2015.The device was removed on (b)(6) 2015.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Event description: as reported, a universa soft ureteral stent migrated while indwelling in the patient.The device was implanted on (b)(6) 2015 and was able to be placed in the intended location.There was no malfunction of the device during the placement procedure.The patient did not have any medical problems or complications related to the device.The device was removed via cystoscope on (b)(6) 2015 after having migrated.No further treatment or additional stent placement was required.Investigation - evaluation reviews of complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu) and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other related complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The relevant manufacturing documents were reviewed, and it was concluded that the stent functionality was adequately inspected during quality control.The instructions for use (ifu) currently packaged with universa soft ureteral stents and stent sets was reviewed for relevant information pertaining to the reported failure mode.It is unknown what ifu information was included at the time of this study and device use.The ifu, provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: precautions 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 conditions and other patient specific factors.Potential adverse events complications of ureteral stent placement are documented.These complications include, but are not limited to: migration.The cause of the migration was unable to be determined with the available information.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.The appropriate personnel have been notified, and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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