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

Catalog Number	787726
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complete initial reporter facility name is (b)(6).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: sections 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, during surgery, when the doctor opened the inner layer, it was found that the urethral stent was fractured.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings, and no sample was available for evaluation.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 state the following: improper handling technique can seriously weaken the stent.Acute bending or overstressing during placement could result in subsequent separation of the stent at the point of stress after a prolonged indwelling period.Care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation.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, during surgery, when the doctor opened the inner layer, it was found that the urethral stent was fractured.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® URETERAL STENT WITH HYDROGLIDE¿ GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: URETERAL STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22458104
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-05678
• Device Sequence Number: 8443441
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741015523
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741015523(11)221103(17)261124(10)NGGX4975
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043193
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2025

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: 787726
• Device Lot Number: NGGX4975
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2022
• 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: Male