MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. PROFORE KIT LFF CASE 8; BANDAGE, ELASTIC

Model Number 66020626

Device Problem Defective Component (2292)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 08/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, during wound treatment, the coban layer (4th layer) of a profore multi-layer compression latex free bandaging system was hard to unroll.It was possible to unroll about 3/4 of the bandage, but then it was extremely hard to it pull off.This caused the nurse and techs to hurt their shoulders for pulling so hard.Treatment was resumed, after a non-significant delay, with a smith & nephew back-up device.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection reported no defects.The functional evaluation found the roll is difficult unroll, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event.The root cause was identified as manufacturing process issue.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review has found other related events, with corrective action implemented related to the reported event.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for adverse trends.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, has been returned for evaluation.There was no obvious visual issue, however, the functional evaluation confirmed the profore layer 4 was difficult to unwind.A relationship against the reported event has been established.A complaint history review confirmed further instances of this nature.A review of the manufacturing records confirmed the device was released according to specification.A further review of the manufacturing process was also performed, and a root cause of inadequate standard operating procedure has been assigned.Corrective action has been assigned regarding this event to reduce the probability of further reoccurrences.This investigation is now complete, smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.

• Brand Name: PROFORE KIT LFF CASE 8
• Type of Device: BANDAGE, ELASTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12440287
• MDR Text Key: 270337443
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FQM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05031844013883
• UDI-Public: 05031844013883
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 66020626
• Device Catalogue Number: 66020626
• Device Lot Number: 1244139
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1