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As reported, during a transurethral urolithotripsy procedure, an ncircle tipless stone extractor was used to retrieve a stone.After opening the product, a test operation was performed, and no problems were observed.When attempting to grasp the stone, the device was unable to do so on the first attempt.Upon removal and inspection, it was found that the base of the basket had severed.The wire had broken off, despite no excessive force being applied during use.Another ncircle tipless stone extractor from a different lot was utilized, and the procedure was completed successfully without further issues.There were no concerns regarding device handling at the facility or by the physicians, who are experienced with this product.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.There was no unintended section of the device that remained inside the patient.
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