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

Catalog Number	150NSS35
Medical Device Problem Codes	Accessory Incompatible (1004); Difficult to Advance (2920)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Exposure to Body Fluids (1745)
Date of Event	09/23/2025
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 after guiding the ureteroscope into the ureter, the guidewire became stuck and could not be advanced further to place the stent.User has been exposed to harmful substances, blood or body fluids.No medical intervention was reported.
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.Instructions for use were reviewed for this investigation.The reported event is addressed within the labeling as it states, warning: 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.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.Corrections: 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 after guiding the ureteroscope into the ureter, the guidewire became stuck and could not be advanced further to place the stent.User has been exposed to harmful substances, blood or body fluids.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: NICORE NITINOL GUIDEWIRE
• Common Device Name: NITINOL 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: 23210068
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-08809
• Device Sequence Number: 15885362
• Product Code: EZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051524
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051524(11)250219(17)300130(10)NGKN1908
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2025

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: 150NSS35
• Device Lot Number: NGKN1908
• 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: 09/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2025
• 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