MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® SKYLITE¿ TIPLESS NITINOL STONE BASKET

Catalog Number	041900
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/21/2025
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.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the stone basket did not open or close, stays open.Per follow up information received via ibc on 04mar2025, stated that there was patient involvement but no serious injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Received (6) photo samples.The photo sample was returned and could not be evaluated for the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), used tipless nitinol stone basket.Visual inspection of the sample noted moving lever on open and close setting stone basket remained opened.This does not meet specification which states "missing, damaged, torn, broken, incomplete or incorrect components are not allowed".No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: instructions for use: description: the skylite tipless nitinol stone basket consists of a handle to open, close and rotate the basket, a flexible polyimide shaft and a 4-wire nitinol stone basket.The package includes one (1) basket and one (1) introducer.Clinical benefits: the intended clinical benefit of the stone baskets is to endoscopically grasp, manipulate, and retrieve ureteral and renal stones.Patient population: the device is meant to be used on any patient undergoing ureteroscopy as determined by a qualified healthcare professional.Indications for use: this device is intended for use in endoscopic removal of ureteral and renal stones.Intended use: skylite tipless nitinol stone baskets are intended for use through the working channel of a rigid or flexible ureteroscope during the endoscopic removal of renal and ureteral stones.It is intended for patients undergoing ureteroscopic procedures.Contraindications: none known.Warnings: some objects may be too large to be removed endoscopically using a retrieval device.The use of fluoroscopy and or x-ray to determine the size of the object is recommended.Do not use the skylite tipless nitinol stone basket if the object is too large to be removed endoscopically, as it may result in patient injury and pain.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or may lead to injury, illness or death of a patient.Do not attempt to repair, reassemble, or alter the device in any way.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Users and or patients within the european union, should report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user and or patient is established.Users outside of the european union should report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device to the manufacturer and the regulatory authority of the country in which the user and/or patient is established.Precautions: before using, inspect for any breach of packaging to ensure sterility of product.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.1.9 fr and 2.4 fr stone baskets: for use with a ureteroscope having a greater 3.4 fr.Working channel or as determined by physician.3.0 fr stone baskets: for use with a ureteroscope having a greater 3.6 fr.Working channel or as determined by physician.Do not allow the device to come in contact with any electrified instruments or laser.Kinks in the sheath will hinder the mechanical operation of the basket, may affect insertion or withdrawal of the basket and has the potential to damage the endoscope¿s instrument channel.Do not allow the device to be directly fired upon by any lithotripsy devices.To do so may result in damage to the device and could result in patient injury.Potential complications that may result from the use of a basket in an endoscopic urological procedure include, but are not limited to: perforation, evulsion, edema, entrapment, laceration basket inversion, hemorrhage, inability to disengage from irretrievable object cautions: objects that are too large to be removed through the scope channel will require the scope and basket to be removed simultaneously from the urinary tract.If resistance is encountered during advancement or withdrawal of the device, stop and determine the source of resistance, as continued resistance may damage the device and could result in patient injury.Correction- d, e , h.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the stone basket did not open or close, stays open.Per follow up information received via ibc on 04mar2025, stated that there was patient involvement but no serious injury.

• Brand Name: BARD® SKYLITE¿ TIPLESS NITINOL STONE BASKET
• Common Device Name: NITINOL STONE BASKET
• 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 GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 21641633
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-01797
• Device Sequence Number: 18066111
• Product Code: FFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741111518
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741111518(11)240818(17)280630(10)NGJU2167
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/01/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 041900
• Device Lot Number: NGJU2167
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2024
• 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