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

Model Number VACDSP

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

Patient Problems Fungal Infection (2419); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 07/07/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On 10-jul-2023 the following information was information was provided to kci by the patient: when v.A.C.® therapy was removed on (b)(6) 2023 there was irritation noted to the skin allegedly from the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing coming in to contact with the patient's skin.She has been applying a powder to her skin twice a day and v.A.C.® therapy was placed on hold.On (b)(6) 2023, the following information was provided to kci by the nurse: v.A.C.® therapy was placed on hold allegedly due to an infection.On (b)(6) 2023, the following information was provided to kci by the nurse: the patient was hospitalized due to an infection.On (b)(6) 2023, the following information was provided to kci by the nurse: the patient was not hospitalized.V.A.C.® therapy was placed on hold on (b)(6) 2023 because the patient allegedly developed a yeast infection to the skin surrounding the wound.It could not be confirmed if the infection was due to the location of the patient's wound as it is in an abdominal fold or from the v.A.C.® drape.The patient was started on oral diflucan and topical nystatin powder and an alternative dressing was put in place.The infection has since improved and v.A.C.® therapy has been restarted.On (b)(6) 2023, the following information was provided to kci by the nurse: v.A.C.® therapy was placed on hold on (b)(6) 2023 for concerns of infection and the patient was evaluated by the physician on (b)(6) 2023.On (b)(6) 2023, a device history record review for the v.A.C.® granufoam¿ dressing lot number c11847v009 and associated v.A.C.® drape 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 performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the information provided, it cannot be determined that the alleged yeast infection requiring medication is related to the v.A.C.® drape.All end release testing of product and packaging met specifications.A device evaluation could not be performed.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.Dressing changes wounds being treated with the v.A.C.® therapy system should be monitored on a regular basis.In a monitored, non-infected wound, v.A.C.® dressings should be changed every 48-72 hours, but no less than 3 times a week, with frequency adjusted by the clinician as appropriate.Infected wounds must be monitored often and very closely.For these wounds, dressings may need to be changed more often than 48-72 hours; the dressing changing intervals should be based on a continuing evaluation of the wound condition and the patient's clinical presentation, rather than a fixed schedule.Precautions the v.A.C.® therapy system will not be effective in addressing complications associated with the following: ischemia to the incision or incision area, untreated or inadequately treated infection, inadequate hemostasis of the incision, cellulitis of the incision area.Infected wounds: infected wounds should be monitored closely and may require more frequent dressing changes thanm noninfected wounds, dependent upon factors such as wound conditions, treatment goals.Refer to dressing application instructions (found in v.A.C.® dressing cartons) for details regarding dressing change frequency.As with any wound treatment, clinicians and patients / caregivers should frequently monitor the patient's wound, periwound tissue and exudate for signs of infection, worsening infection, or other complications.Some signs of infection are fever, tenderness, redness, swelling, itching, rash, increased warmth in the wound or periwound area, purulent discharge or strong odor.Infection can be serious, and can lead to complications such as pain, discomfort, fever, gangrene, toxic shock, septic shock and/or fatal injury.Some signs or complications of systemic infection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fainting, sore throat with swelling of the mucus membranes, disorientation, high fever, refractory and/or orthostatic hypotension or erythroderma (a sunburn-like rash).If there are any signs of the onset of systemic infection or advancing infection at the wound site, contact the treating physician immediately to determine if v.A.C.® therapy should be discontinued.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.

• Brand Name: V.A.C.® DRAPE
• Type of Device: OMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.; san antonio TX 78249
• Manufacturer Contact: steven jackson ; 6203 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 2102556436
• MDR Report Key: 17476587
• MDR Text Key: 320583368
• Report Number: 3009897021-2023-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OMP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00849554002098
• UDI-Public: 01008495540020981725123110C11847V009
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VACDSP
• Device Catalogue Number: M8275052
• Device Lot Number: C11847V009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2023
• 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: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 66 KG