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BARD® INLAY® URETERAL STENT

Received Apr 8, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 6, 2026

Report 1018233-2026-02333 · MDR key 24823524

Device

Generic name

Ureteral Stent

Catalog number

778426

Lot number

NGKP3191

Product problems

  • Difficult to Insert

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INITIAL REPORTER'S FACILITY NAME: (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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT BETWEEN (B)(6) 2026, A PROFESSOR AT A (B)(6) PERFORMED STONE REMOVAL SURGERIES, DURING WHICH DIFFICULTIES IN STENT PLACEMENT WERE ENCOUNTERED. DUE TO DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS ISSUES, DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS RETAINED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, 3 AFFECTED UNITS WERE COLLECTIVELY REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER AT A UNIFIED TIME.