MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC. V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM¿ DRESSING; OMP

Model Number VACDSP

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on information provided, it cannot be determined that the alleged foreign material within the wound requiring debridement was related to the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing.The foreign material was not returned to kci for identification; therefore, kci is unable to confirm its identity.A device evaluation and device history review could not be completed.Device labeling, available in print and online, states: warning.Never leave a v.A.C.® dressing in place without active v.A.C.® therapy for more than two hours.If therapy is off for more than two hours, remove the old dressing and irrigate the wound.Either apply a new v.A.C.® dressing from an unopened sterile package and restart v.A.C.® therapy; or apply an alternate dressing, such as a wet to moist gauze, as approved during times of extreme need, by treating physician.Foam placement: always use v.A.C.® dressings from sterile packages that have not been opened or damaged.Do not place any foam dressing into blind / unexplored tunnels.The v.A.C.® whitefoam¿ dressing may be more appropriate for use with explored tunnels.Do not force foam dressings into any area of the wound, as this may damage tissue, alter the delivery of negative pressure or hinder exudate and foam removal.Always count the total number of pieces of foam used in the wound.Document the foam quantity and dressing change date on the drape or foam quantity label if available, and in the patient's chart.Foam removal: v.A.C.® foam dressings are not bioabsorbable.Always count the total number of pieces of foam removed from the wound and ensure the same number of foam pieces are removed as were placed.Foam left in the wound for greater that the recommended time period may foster ingrowth of tissue into the foam, create difficulty in removing the foam from the wound or lead to infection or other adverse events.If dressing adheres to wound consider introducing sterile water or normal saline into the dressing, waiting 15 - 30 minutes, then gently removing the dressing from the wound.Regardless of treatment modality, disruption of the new granulation tissue during any dressing change may result in bleeding at the wound site.Minor bleeding may be observed and considered expected.However, patients with increased risk of bleeding, as described on page 8, have a potential for more serious bleeding from the wound site.As a precautionary step, consider using v.A.C.Whitefoam¿ dressings or nonadherent material underneath the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressings to help minimize the potential for bleeding at dressing removal in these patients.Disclaimer: this information is submitted pursuant to 21 cfr 803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that a kinetic concepts, inc.Product malfunctioned, is defective or has caused serious injury.

Event Description

On 01-mar-2023, the following information was provided to kci by the patient: on (b)(6) 2023, the activ.A.C.¿ ion progress¿ remote therapy monitoring system was placed on hold due to a black area in the wound.The next appointment is (b)(6) 2023 for a debridement.On 20-mar-2023, the following information was provided to kci by the nurse: v.A.C.® therapy was placed on hold from (b)(6) 2023 until (b)(6) 2023.The physician noted a foreign material alleged to be v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing being present within the wound bed.The wound was debrided on (b)(6) 2023 via curette.The v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing lot number was not provided and was not returned; therefore, a device evaluation and device history record review could not be completed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Mdr submitted on 27-mar-2023 noted the following: section b5 describe event or problem: the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing lot number was not provided and was not returned; therefore, a device evaluation and device history record review could not be completed.Section h6 adverse event problem: type of investigation: 4114.Section h10 additional manufacturer narrative: based on information provided, it cannot be determined that the alleged foreign material within the wound requiring debridement was related to the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing.The foreign material was not returned to kci for identification; therefore, kci is unable to confirm its identity.A device evaluation and device history review could not be completed.Corrections: section b5 describe event or problem: on 24-mar-2023, a device history record review for v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing lot number a10267v009 was completed.All end release testing of product and packaging met specifications.The v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing was not returned; therefore, a device evaluation could not be completed.Section h6 adverse event problem: type of investigation: 4111 - 4114 - 3331.Section h10 additional manufacturer narrative: based on information provided, it cannot be determined that the alleged foreign material within the wound requiring debridement was related to the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing.The foreign material was not returned to kci for identification; therefore, kci is unable to confirm its identity.All end release testing of product and packaging met specifications.The v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing was not returned; therefore, a device evaluation could not be completed.

Event Description

On 24-mar-2023, a device history record review for v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing lot number a10267v009 was completed.All end release testing of product and packaging met specifications.The v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing was not returned; therefore, a device evaluation could not be completed.

• Brand Name: V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM¿ DRESSING
• Type of Device: OMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.; san antonio TX
• Manufacturer Contact: steven jackson ; 6203 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 2102556438
• MDR Report Key: 16624831
• MDR Text Key: 312098110
• Report Number: 3009897021-2023-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OMP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00849554002098
• UDI-Public: 01008495540020981725073110A10267V009
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K133276
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VACDSP
• Device Lot Number: A10267V009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female