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

Model Number	777428
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/28/2022
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 upon unpacking, the stent was found ruptured at the proximal end and replaced with a new one.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned, and further investigation was not conclusive.Though a specific cause cannot be determined, a potential root cause for this event could be, "inappropriate package design".The lot number provided is invalid for the reported device; therefore, a dhr review cannot be performed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "improper handling technique can seriously weaken the stent." "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." 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that upon unpacking, the stent was found ruptured at the proximal end and replaced with a new one.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT WITH HYDROGLIDE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16043086
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-09809
• Device Sequence Number: 14779101
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014496
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014496
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2023

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 Model Number: 777428
• Device Catalogue Number: 777428
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2023
• 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