SMITH & NEPHEW WOUND MANAGEMENT LARGE NPWT COTTON FILLER KIT; PUMP, PORTABLE, ASPIRATION (MANUAL OR POWERED)
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Model Number 66801087 |
Device Problems
Device Alarm System (1012); Break (1069); Component Missing (2306)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/23/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Failure to alarm description: grade 4 pressure ulcer ischeal tuberosity.Surgically debrided.Large wound, close to scrotum.Patient very mobile amputee.Hoisting himself in and out of bed/chair.Drives a car.Dressing would always be a challenge ¿ losing the seal was not a surprise, but the lack of alarm great cause for concern.With drain, better wound management, dressing stayed in place for much longer and pump alarmed when seal broken.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Production records were reviewed and no issues were found during the manufacturing and/or release of the device.
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Event Description
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Failure to alarm description: grade 4 pressure ulcer ischeal tuberosity.Surgically debrided.Large wound, close to scrotum.Patient very mobile amputee.Hoisting himself in and out of bed/chair.Drives a car.Dressing would always be a challenge ¿ losing the seal was not a surprise, but the lack of alarm great cause for concern.With drain, better wound management, dressing stayed in place for much longer and pump alarmed when seal broken.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Active investigation in progress; results of investigation will be provided in a supplement report.
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