Proxis™ Ureteral Access Sheath 231025Recalls & reported problems
C. R. Bard, Inc. · Proxis™ Ureteral Access Sheath · Class 2
All models of Proxis Ureteral Access Sheath (9)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741101670), received between Jul 9, 2019 and Jul 2, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Misassembled” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Misassembled3
- Difficult to Insert2
- Material Fragmentation2
- Difficult to Remove1
- Disconnection1
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE URETERAL ACCESS SHEATH HANDLE PART WAS BROKEN AND CANNOT BE USED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22383944 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2022Disconnection; Material Fragmentation; Disconnection; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ACCESS SHEATH BROKE IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14497759 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2020Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON COMPLETION OF THE CASE, THE OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE ACCESS SHEATH FROM THE SCOPE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10364537 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2019Misassembled; Difficult to Insert; Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLE OF THE FUNNEL PART OF THE PROXIS ACCESS SHEATH WAS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER, CAUSING THE INNER SHEATH TO GET CAUGHT WHEN IT WAS BEING INSERTED ABOUT AN INCH FROM THE TIP. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8773334 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2019Misassembled; Difficult to Insert; Misassembled
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLE OF THE FUNNEL PART OF THE PROXIS ACCESS SHEATH WAS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER, CAUSING THE INNER SHEATH TO GET CAUGHT WHEN IT WAS BEING INSERTED ABOUT AN INCH FROM THE TIP. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8773331 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2019Misassembled; Misassembled; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLE OF THE FUNNEL PART OF THE PROXIS ACCESS SHEATH WAS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER, CAUSING THE INNER SHEATH TO GET CAUGHT WHEN IT WAS BEING INSERTED ABOUT AN INCH FROM THE TIP. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8773062 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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