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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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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