MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. RENASYS GO; NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY POWERED SUCTION PUMP

Model Number 66801496

Device Problems Failure to Charge (1085); Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during npwt, the renasys go gave failure in the charging connection section.It seemed burned.Treatment was resumed, with a greater 30 minutes delay, with a back-up device.Patient was not harmed, or further complications reported.

Event Description

It was reported that, during npwt, the renasys go failed to charge.The charging connection port seemed burned.Treatment was resumed, with a greater 30 minutes delay, with a back-up device.No patient harm or further complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for evaluation, confirming the failure to charge event.There was no signs of overheating or burnt components, the overheating event is not confirmed.Visual inspection noted wear and tear defects to the outer casing, confirming that the dc inlet port was broken.The functional evaluation confirmed that the device could not be charged as a causal effect of the broken dc inlet port.The probable root cause is deemed to be wear from use.A documentation review has been conducted, confirming previous complaints of this nature, no manufacturing problems or historical escalations were observed.The instructions for use contain comprehensive instructions on the safe operation and use of the device.The risk files mitigate the reported issue with no updates required.This investigation is now complete, with no manufacturing problems observed, no corrective actions are deemed necessary.Smith and nephew can confirm the device was released according to specifications and continue to monitor for adverse trends relating to this product range.

• Brand Name: RENASYS GO
• Type of Device: NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY POWERED SUCTION PUMP
• 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: 13407162
• MDR Text Key: 285162256
• Report Number: 8043484-2022-00043
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OMP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00040565126944
• UDI-Public: 00040565126944
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 66801496
• Device Catalogue Number: 66801496LRC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1