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

Catalog Number	788626
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that; ureteral stent model number 788626 was used on (b)(6) 2025.Upon opening the package, it was found during installation that one of the stents was broken and unusable.The hospital contacted company on the same day, and provided detailed information to the company on (b)(6) 2025, requesting for a replacement.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed, cause unknown.Received 1 ureteral stent with pusher.Verified material number 788626 and batch number ngju1797.Visual inspection noted the pigtail was broken off.Product labeling was reviewed for this investigation.The reported event is addressed within the labeling.A review of the device history records did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Corrections: d, h.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, ureteral stent model number 788626 was used on 12aug2025.Upon opening the package, it was found during installation that one of the stents was broken and unusable.The hospital contacted company on the same day, and provided detailed information to the company on 12aug2025, requesting for a replacement.

• Brand Name: BARD® INLAY OPTIMA® URETERAL STENT
• 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: 22804273
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-06764
• Device Sequence Number: 18407864
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741015762
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741015762(11)240808(17)290430(10)NGJU1797
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/24/2026

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: 788626
• Device Lot Number: NGJU1797
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/12/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2024
• 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