MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. OPSITE FLEXIFIX GENTLE2.5CMX5M; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Catalog Number 66801195

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 11/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, when the carrier was removed from opsite flexifix gentle 2.5cmx5m, almost all silicone adhesive removed with the carrier and did not remain on the film.As this happened in a non-therapeutic environment, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the complained product has been returned, confirming the reported event visual inspection, noted no obvious defects, functional testing confirmed silicone remained on the carrier, reducing adherence.The root cause has been deemed a component failure, the wound contact layer within these dressing can be affected by storage temperature fluctuations as detailed in the instructions for use.A documentation review has been conducted, confirming previous complaints of this nature, with corrective action currently under effectiveness review, the complained product was released prior to the actions being initiated.The instructions for use and risk files, mitigate the reported issue with no updates required.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: OPSITE FLEXIFIX GENTLE2.5CMX5M
• Type of Device: TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE
• 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: 12966994
• MDR Text Key: 281982257
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01996
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223480363
• UDI-Public: 5000223480363
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 66801195
• Device Lot Number: 1370432011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/11/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1