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	03/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported, during a procedure, the optifix straight fixation device failed to fixate the mesh.The evaluation of the returned sample finds for bent guide wire and backup tabs.The reported failure to fixate is a known result of a bent guide wire and bent backup tabs.The components are found to be bent from applied forces while in use.No manufacturing anomalies were found.A review of manufacturing records was performed and found that the device was manufactured to specification.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, during a laparoscopic incisional hernia repair the optifix fixation device failed to secure the mesh and the fasteners were observed to fall out.The surgeon attempted several times but failed to fixate successfully.Another product was used to complete the procedure.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: 24896734
• Report Number: 1213643-2026-00526
• Device Sequence Number: 15644320
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741074325
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741074325(17)270428(10)HUKS1733
• 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): 04/06/2026

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: HUKS1733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• 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