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

Model Number	776426
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2023
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 was ruptured upon unpacking.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ureteral stent was ruptured upon unpacking.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed, cause unknown.Photo sample was submitted.The broken ureteral stent was returned without the original packaging.Visual evaluation of the photo sample noted the body of the stent broken into two separate pieces.Visual evaluation of the physical sample noted the separation was located on the body of the stent; the separation looks similar to what is seen when the material is cut due to no stretching or discoloration of the stent.The separated pigtail portion was not provided for evaluation.As no patient involvement was reported the device was not used though it is intended for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met all relevant specifications.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." "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 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.

• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16578727
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-01879
• Device Sequence Number: 4681253
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741014205
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741014205
• 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): 05/12/2023

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: 09/24/2024
• Device Model Number: 776426
• Device Catalogue Number: 776426
• Device Lot Number: NGFV4175
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2021
• 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