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VORTEK DOUBLE LOOP URETERAL STENT KIT

Received May 26, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2026

Report 9610711-2026-00161 · MDR key 25281044

Device

Generic name

Urological Surgical Procedure Kit, Non-medicated, Single Use

Manufacturer

Coloplast A/s

Catalog number

ACB163

Lot number

10819677_ACB1634002

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS NOT YET COMPLETE, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, DURING THE PROCEDURE FOR PLACING THE DOUBLE J URETERAL STENT, WHICH OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE OR FORCE. AT THE MOMENT OF EXTRACTING THE PUSHER USED WITH THE APPROPRIATE STYLET, WE FOUND A COMPLETE BREAK AT ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THE PUSHER. THE REMAINING PART WAS RECOVERED FROM INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT BY PUSHING IT OUT OF THE OPERATING CHANNEL WITH A 6 CH STENT WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY, VERIFYING ITS CORRECT LENGTH.