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

Catalog Number	778424
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/19/2025
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 on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent ureteroscopy lithotripsy for kidney stones.When the procedure entered the catheterization stage, the ureteral stent was inserted.After the stent was opened, a small gap was found at the head of the pigtail of the stent when the stent was inserted (actual samples and photos can be seen).After clinical judgment, a new package was chosen.The product completed the subsequent operations smoothly without any problems, and the operation was completed smoothly.The operation was delayed, and there were no other impacts.Per follow up information received via ibc on 03apr2025, stated that the patient did not use the product, and the quality issue with the stent was discovered before the stent was inserted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed cause unknown due to (b)(4).Visual evaluation noted received 1 ureteral stent with pusher.Visual inspection noted the pigtail was split.Also received one photo sample that shows top view of breakage point.Therefore, the reported event is confirmed.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.Per the outcome of this fair, a dhr review is not required, as the information needed to investigate the issue is already determined without reviewing the dhr.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: avoid improper handling of stent such as bending, kinking, tearing etc.Misuse could damage the overall integrity of the stent.Care should be exercised when removing the stent from the inner polybag to eliminate tearing or fragmentation.Correction: b, d, f, 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 on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent ureteroscopy lithotripsy for kidney stones.When the procedure entered the catheterization stage, the ureteral stent was inserted.After the stent was opened, a small gap was found at the head of the pigtail of the stent when the stent was inserted (actual samples and photos can be seen).After clinical judgment, a new package was chosen.The product completed the subsequent operations smoothly without any problems, and the operation was completed smoothly.The operation was delayed, and there were no other impacts.Per follow up information received via ibc on 03apr2025, stated that the patient did not use the product, and the quality issue with the stent was discovered before the stent was inserted.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT
• 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: 21805056
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-02465
• Device Sequence Number: 7568350
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741014758
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741014758(11)231207(17)280809(10)NGHX4824
• 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): 07/21/2025

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: 778424
• Device Lot Number: NGHX4824
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2023
• 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