MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE

Catalog Number	150NFS35
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that upon opening the package of the guide wire, the core was found exposed and the external layer was damaged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted received 1 guide wire in original open packaging.Flaking was present on the guidewire as coating was not homogenous throughout the entirety of the wire.Therefore, product does not meet specifications.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be inadequate material.A review of the dhr did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "warning: inspect all guidewires for damage prior to use.Bending or kinking during or prior to placement could damage the guidewire.Do not attempt to use the guidewire if it has been damaged.Use of a damaged wire may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not reshape the guidewire by any means.Attempting to reshape the guidewire may cause damage resulting in release of fragments into the urinary tract.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not manipulate or remove the guidewire through a metal cannula or needle.This may result in destruction/separation of the outer jacket of the wire requiring retrieval.Failure to comply with the warnings could result in damage to the guidewire to include, but not limited to: wire breakage, abrasion of the coating, release of guidewire fragments into the urinary system, all of which might require intervention." correction: d,e.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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that upon opening the package of the guide wire, the core was found exposed and the external layer was damaged.

• Brand Name: NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: NITINOL 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: 17584621
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-06179
• Device Sequence Number: 14653159
• Product Code: EZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051487
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051487
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/12/2023

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: 05/04/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 150NFS35
• Device Lot Number: NGFU5189
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2021
• 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