MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643 OPTIFIX STRAIGHT; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	0113127
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported, during a tapp procedure, when gripped the handle of the optifix fixation device in order to fix the fastener, it struck, and the tip end point came off.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported, part at the tip of the optifix device comes off in use.Evaluation of the sample finds for a bent guide wire and backup tabs.The components are found to be bent from applied forces while in use.The reported issue of the barrel insert becoming detached is a result of bent guide wire and bent backup tabs.The barrel insert is found to have detached because of the bent guide wire pushing against the barrel insert during actuation forcing it free from the firing force.Review of manufacturing records confirms product was manufactured to specification, with no indication of a manufacturing related cause for the event reported."the precautions section of instructions-for-use (ifu) supplied with the device indicates, "care should be taken not to use excessive counterpressure as this may damage the distal tip of the device as well as the mesh and/or tissue¿ and ¿insertion of fasteners is possible into some collagenous structures such as ligaments and tendons but is not possible directly into bone or cartilage.This may damage the device and result in compromised fixation strength." note: 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.

• Brand Name: OPTIFIX STRAIGHT
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 8005566756
• MDR Report Key: 19574598
• Report Number: 1213643-2024-00323
• Device Sequence Number: 18273857
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741074325
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741074325
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/28/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 0113127
• Device Lot Number: HUHT1934
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/12/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/31/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown