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

Model Number	BRD500HL
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Erosion (1750); Incontinence (1928); Urinary Retention (2119); Burning Sensation (2146); Urinary Frequency / Polyuria (2275); Discomfort (2330); Numbness (2415); Constipation (3274); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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 alleged event is most likely associated with possible procedural/surgical complications.The ifu currently addresses potential risks associated with surgically implantable materials which states the following: precautions: the usual precautions associated with urological procedures should be followed: based on physician experience and training, a thorough assessment of each patient should be made to determine their suitability for the implant procedure.Additional consideration should be given to use of the implant in patients with a compromised immune system, any condition that would compromise healing, or any patient with a history of prior abdominal or pelvic surgeries.Consideration should also be given to the ability of the patient to tolerate the surgical procedure.Accepted surgical practice and precautions must be followed for the management of contaminated or infected wound sites, when the align® to urethral support system is used.Postoperative bleeding may occur in some patients and must be controlled prior to patient release.The implant procedure requires diligent attention to anatomical structures and care to avoid puncture of large vessels, nerves, bladder, bowel, urethra and any viscera, during introducer passage.Due to anatomical distortion that can be caused by pelvic organ prolapse, if the patient requires cystocele repair, it should be performed prior to the implantation of the sub-urethral sling.Proper placement of the sling implant at the mid-urethra requires that it lie flat with minimal or no tension under the urethra.The align® to urethral support system is intended as a single-use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of the align® to urethral support system.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Patients should be advised that pregnancy following a sling implant procedure may negatively affect the success of the previous implant procedure and incontinence may recur.The safety and effectiveness of the align® to urethral support system implant procedure has not been established for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in males and children under the age of 18.Cystoscopy can be considered at the physician¿s discretion.Check the integrity of the packaging before use.Do not use the align® to urethral support system if the packaging is opened or damaged.As for any implantable material, it is recommended to open the package at the time of implantation.Post-operatively the patient should be advised to refrain from heavy lifting, exercise (e.G.Cycling, jogging) and/or intercourse until the physician determines it is suitable for the patient to return to normal activities.Adverse events: complications associated with the proper implantation of the align® to urethral support system may include, but are not limited to: postoperative hematoma, seroma, abscess or fistula formation, or scarring which may occur following the implant procedure.Urinary retention, bladder outlet obstruction and other voiding 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, 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 incontinence.(b)(4).
Event or Problem 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 via medical records on 11apr2022, the patient has experienced extreme pain, emotional pain, yeast infection, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pressure numbness, burning in vagina and vulva, involuntary loss of urine, erosion of sling, discomfort, dyspareunia, vaginal pain and required additional surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: g.2275, 3274, 3191 = "nl".H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
Per additional information received via medical records on march 6th, 2025, the patient has experienced extreme pain, emotional pain, yeast infection, urinary retention, worsened urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pressure, numbness, burning in vagina and vulva, involuntary loss of urine, erosion of sling multiple times, dyspareunia, increased urinary frequency, constipation, vulvodynia required additional surgical and non-surgical interventions.

• Brand Name: ALIGN® TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HALO
• Common Device Name: ALIGN® TO URETHRAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - HALO
• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 14286544
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-90017
• Device Sequence Number: 19222277
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016226
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016226
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093747
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Device Explanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/01/2025

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: 12/28/2016
• Device Model Number: BRD500HL
• Device Catalogue Number: BRD500HL
• Device Lot Number: HUYK0623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Device Age: 9 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2015
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 58 KG
• Patient Race: White