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

Catalog Number	0113127
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported, during repair of an abdominal wall incisional hernia procedure, the optifix fasteners failed to fixate the mesh, and slipped into the abdominal cavity.The loose fasteners were retrieved from the patient's body.Reportedly, five to six attempts were made but none got fixated.It was also reported that initially another product was used for fixation and for additional fixation the alleged device was used.There was no patient harm or injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported, during repair of an abdominal wall incisional hernia procedure, the optifix fasteners failed to fixate the mesh.The subject device is being returned for evaluation but has not yet been received.Based on the information provided and not having the physical sample to evaluate no conclusions can be made.If/when the sample is returned and evaluated a supplemental mdr will be submitted to document the evaluation results.Review of manufacturing records confirms product was manufactured to specification.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported, during repair of an abdominal wall incisional hernia procedure, the optifix fasteners failed to fixate the mesh.The subject device is being returned for evaluation but has not yet been received.Based on the information provided and not having the physical sample to evaluate no conclusions can be made.If/when the sample is returned and evaluated a supplemental mdr will be submitted to document the evaluation results.Review of manufacturing records confirms product was manufactured to specification.Addendum: this is an addendum to the initial mdr submitted to document the sample evaluation results.The evaluation of the sample finds for bent guide wire.The reported failure to fixate is a known result of bent guide wire.The components are found to be bent from applied forces while in use.No manufacturing anomies were found.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.".Updated fields: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.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, during repair of an abdominal wall incisional hernia procedure, the optifix fasteners failed to fixate the mesh, and slipped into the abdominal cavity.The loose fasteners were retrieved from the patient's body.Reportedly, five to six attempts were made but none got fixated.It was also reported that initially another product was used for fixation and for additional fixation the alleged device was used.There was no patient harm or 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: 24830210
• Report Number: 1213643-2026-00456
• Device Sequence Number: 18718543
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741074325
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741074325(17)270428(10)HUKS1741
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/11/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 0113127
• Device Lot Number: HUKS1741
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2025
• 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