MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 ALYTE Y-MESH GRAFT

Model Number	Y500
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abdominal Pain (1685); Erosion (1750); Injury (2348)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed.No sample was returned for evaluation.Based on the investigation findings, current manufacturing controls are considered adequate as to detect and segregate any non-conforming unit.Event described could not be confirmed as a manufacturing related issue.The labeling of use was found to be adequate and state the following."adverse events: complications associated with the proper implantation of the alyte® y-mesh graft may include, but are not limited to those typically associated with surgically implantable materials including: postoperative hematoma, seroma, abscess or fistula formation, or scarring which may occur following the implant procedure.Urinary retention, bladder outlet obstruction and other voiding and defecatory dysfunctions.These conditions may be associated with over-correction/ too much tension placed on the implant.Perforations or lacerations of vessels, nerves, bladder, bowel, urethra, rectum, or any viscera, which may occur during the implantation procedure.Irritation at the operative wound site which may elicit a foreign body response that leads to wound dehiscence, inflammation and/or infection.Extrusion through vaginal epithelium or erosion into surrounding viscera and/or mucosa.Inflammation, sensitization, pain, dyspareunia, scarification, contraction, device migration and failure of the procedure resulting in recurrence of vaginal wall prolapse.Urinary incontinence (stress and urge)".(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.Additional information has been requested, but not yet received.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced abdominal pain, mesh exposure, mesh erosion, tenderness and palpitation over posterior vaginal mesh, and the patient required surgical and non-surgical intervention.

• Brand Name: ALYTE Y-MESH GRAFT
• Common Device Name: ALYTE Y-MESH GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10868298
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-06351
• Device Sequence Number: 14387190
• Product Code: OTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016165
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016165
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101722
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2013
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/19/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2015
• Device Model Number: Y500
• Device Catalogue Number: Y500
• Device Lot Number: HUXC1355
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Device Age: 4 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GYNECARE TVT EXACT
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 58 YR