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

Catalog Number	0113126
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported the optifix straight fixation device failed to fire.Evaluation of the sample finds for bent guide wire and backup tabs.The components are found to be bent from applied forces while in use.The barrel insert detached because of the bent guide wire pushing against the barrel insert during actuation while in use forcing it free from the cannula crimps from the firing force.No manufacturing anomies were found.A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found the lot was manufactured to specification.The instructions-for-use (ifu) supplied with the device adequately describe the proper technique for successful fastener delivery.The precautions section of ifu states "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" 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.
Event or Problem Description
As reported, an inguinal hernia procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2025.During this procedure, the optifix straight fixation device failed to fire.It was reported that the device got stuck when firing.When the device was checked with dry firing, it was found to be still jammed.The procedure was completed using a spare sorbafix fixation device.There was no patient injury.

• 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: 23425734
• Report Number: 1213643-2025-01041
• Device Sequence Number: 18192210
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741074318
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741074318(17)260828(10)HUJV1787
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/29/2025

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: 08/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 0113126
• Device Lot Number: HUJV1787
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2024
• 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