| Catalog Number |
RMS-060022-R |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Complete Blockage (1094); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is still pending, a follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported to customer relations via cir complaint form "on (b)(6) 2020 the device was placed due to chronic hydronephrosis via cystoscopy with retrograde pyelogram.Placement was confirmed via fluoroscopy.Device was removed emergently on (b)(6)2020 due to complication of stent dislodgement and encrustation and was a device deficiency.Site stated ¿emergent procedure for dislodgement and heavily calcified metal stent.Thick, purulent effluvium released after new stent placed." additional file captures the stent dislodgement (b)(4).Patient outcome: there is data is still pending with multiple queries.Site states there were adverse events involving the study device but has not entered the adverse event data.Patient/event info - notes: no manufacture additional questions were asked as this is a cri pmcf study complaint.-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Supplemental report is being submitted due to the completion of the investigation on 31-jul-2024.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: 01 x rms-060022-r device of lot number c1646870 was not returned to cirl for evaluation.Therefore, with the information provided, a document-based investigation was conducted.This file is related to p(b)(4) from (b)(4) which will capture stent dislodgement and (b)(4) which will capture acute kidney injury related to the device.Lab evaluation: the device evaluation could not be completed as the device was not returned for evaluation.Manufacturing records: prior to distribution all rms-060022-r devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional checks to ensure device integrity.Review historical data: a review of the manufacturing records of lot c1646870 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records of lot number c1646870 confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred for this work order.It should be noted that the instructions for use (ifu0020) states the following: "potential adverse events associated with indwelling ureteral stents include: stent encrustation.¿ the ifu goes on to state "patients using calcium supplements must be more closely monitored for possible stent encrustation.The stent must be removed if encrustation hampers drainage.There is no evidence to suggest the user did not follow the ifu.Image review n/a.Images were not provided.Root cause analysis: a definitive root cause could not be determined from the available information.A possible root cause can be attributed to a procedural related effect as the ifu which accompanies this device lists stent encrustation as a known complication associated with the use of the device.Confirmation of complaint: complaint is confirmed based on the customer and/or rep testimony.Corrective action/ correction: complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for similar events.Summary of investigation: complaint is confirmed based on the customer and/or rep testimony.Failure identified: heavily calcified metal stent- 01 device confirmed used.According to the initial reporter, the patient required and additional procedure and the device was removed emergently due to complication of stent dislodgement and encrustation and was a device deficiency.A definitive root cause could not be determined from the available information.A possible root cause can be attributed to a procedural related effect as the ifu which accompanies this device lists stent encrustation as a known complication associated with the use of the device.It is also possible patients pre-existing condition could have led to heavily calcified stent/stent encrustation.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for similar events.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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