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
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Injury (2348)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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 or Problem Description
The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.Additional information has been requested, but not yet received.Product was used for therapeutic treatment.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced mesh extrusion, pain, erosion, unspecified bowel problems, recurrence, dyspareunia, vaginal scarring, blood loss, and required nonsurgical and additional surgical interventions.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced inability to void, mesh erosion/extrusion, pain, bleeding, heaviness and aching in pelvic area, weight gain, vaginal scarring, dyspareunia, recurrence, bowel problem, required nonsurgical interventions including medications and required surgical intervention.Per additional information received the patient has experienced mesh extrusion/erosion, husband noticed evidence of mesh during sexual intercourse, excision of vaginal mesh, slightly slower stream, and vaginal discharge.She has required surgical and non-surgical interventions.Per the plaintiff fact sheet, she alleged that she also experienced removal of mesh due to it not being in the right place - mangled and shifted from the proper location, constant heaviness and ache in pelvic area, severe pain during intercourse, erosion of bladder sling, loss of consortium, recurrent vaginal pain and an **additional removal of mesh on (b)(6) 2018.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced severe pain during exercise, bleeding, weight gain, frequent ache in pelvic area, injury, impaired sexual relations, uterine ablation, dyspareunia, vaginal scarring, anxiety.The patient required surgical and non-surgical interventions.

• Brand Name: ALIGN TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK
• Common Device Name: ALIGN® TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HOOK
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10928082
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-06366
• Device Sequence Number: 982037
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016219
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016219
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093747
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2008
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/01/2020

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: 11/30/2009
• Device Model Number: BRD400HK
• Device Catalogue Number: BRD400HK
• Device Lot Number: CVRK0017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Device Age: 1 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2020
• 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: AVAULTA PLUS BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM ANTERIOR
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Weight: 64