MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE

Catalog Number	150NSA35
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.This occurrence does not introduce a new hazard or harm.It represents a known failure mode that has been assessed in the product risk management file in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and internal procedures.The associated risks continue to be monitored as part of ongoing post-market activities in compliance with both regulatory requirements and local procedures.The labeling is found to be adequate, and it states: warnings: inspect all guidewires for damage prior to use.Bending or kinking during or prior to placement could damage the guidewire.Do not attempt to use the guidewire if it has been damaged.Use of a damaged wire may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not reshape the guidewire by any means.Attempting to reshape the guidewire may cause damage resulting in release of fragments into the urinary tract.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in damage to the urinary tract.Do not manipulate or remove the guidewire through a metal cannula or needle.This may result in destruction/separation of the outer jacket of the wire requiring retrieval.Use extreme caution when using a laser, making sure to avoid contact with the wire.Direct contact could result in damage / breakage to the wire.Do not advance or withdraw a guidewire when resistance is encountered as perforation could occur.Failure to comply with the warnings could result in damage to the guidewire to include, but not limited to: wire breakage, abrasion of the coating, release of guidewire fragments into the urinary system, all of which might require intervention.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 device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Precautions: do not use dry gauze to manipulate the guidewire as this can damage the surface coating and make the wire tacky.Do not use device if package is opened or damaged.Directions for use: the physician should select the proper diameter, length, and tip type of the guidewire for the procedure being performed.1.The guidewire is packaged in a protective coil.Hydrophilic coated guidewires require activation of their coating.Prior to removing the guidewire from the protective coil, inject sterile saline through the port to activate the lubricious coating.Remove the guidewire from the protective coil and carefully inspect the guidewire for separation, bends, kinks or a damaged tip.2.Introduce the guidewire, flexible end first, into the working channel of the endoscopes or percutaneously into the urinary tract.3.Advance the guidewire slowly into the desired position.Continuously confirm guidewire position either visually or under fluoroscopy.4.Carefully withdraw the guidewire taking care not to kink.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Correction: d.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 use, the guidewire coating/sheathing of the wire came loose and remained stuck in the vessel.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The initial reporter's prefix that was provided was (b)(6).The initial reporter's phone number that was provided was (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 use, the guidewire coating/sheathing of the wire came loose and remained stuck in the vessel.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), guidewire.Visual inspection of the sample noted that the coating is detached from the guidewire as the coating is not covering the guidewire leaving sections of the wire exposed.The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Correction: d,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 during use, the guidewire coating/sheathing of the wire came loose and remained stuck in the vessel.

• Brand Name: NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: GUIDEWIRE
• 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 GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 23073170
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-08225
• Device Sequence Number: 14613771
• Product Code: EZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051500
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051500(11)241212(17)290924(10)NGJY1263
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2025

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: 150NSA35
• Device Lot Number: NGJY1263
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025; 11/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2025; 11/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2024
• 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