MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 ALIGN TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK; ALIGN® TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK

Model Number BRD400HK

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Injury (2348); Disability (2371)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The sample was not returned.The finished product met all specifications prior to being released for general distribution.The instructions for use which accompanies all devices currently addresses potential risks associated with surgically implanted materials.The instructions for use states in the adverse events: ¿complications associated with the proper implantation of the align¿ to urethral support system may include, but are not limited to: postoperative hematoma, which may occur following the implant procedure.Temporary urinary retention, bladder outlet obstruction, and voiding difficulties associated with over-correction/too much tension placed on the mesh sling implant.Perforations or lacerations of vessels, nerves, bladder or any viscera, which may occur during introducer needle passage transitory irritation at the operative wound site, which may elicit a foreign body response that leads to inflammation, infection, or erosion of the implant." (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the patient's attorney that as a result of having the product implanted, the patient has experienced injury, pain, disability and impairment.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced erosion, mesh protruding into vaginal wall, vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge, unspecified urinary problems, urinary retention, blood loss, discomfort, unspecified problems with sex life, cystocele/rectocele (prolapse), nonsurgical and additional surgical interventions.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced discomfort, left side pain, posterior vaginal mesh erosion, distal rectocele, stress incontinence with intrinsic sphincter deficiency, mesh contracture, bleeding, approximately 4-5 cm mesh was dissected.The patient required additional surgical interventions.

• Brand Name: ALIGN TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK
• Type of Device: ALIGN® TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 11004034
• MDR Text Key: 221492524
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-06375
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016219
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016219
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K093747
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2013
• Device Model Number: BRD400HK
• Device Catalogue Number: BRD400HK
• Device Lot Number: HUVD0860
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Device Age: 1 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: AVAULTA PLUS® BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - POST; ETH GPSL MESH GYNE (10X15 CM)
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Weight: 77