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

Catalog Number 66801196

Device Problem Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)

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

Event Date 12/09/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during treatment, utilizing opsite flexifix gentle 5cmx5m, was detected that the most of the silicone glue sticks to the protective plastic and not to the film.This prevents the patch from sticking to the patient.It was change in treatment technique.Patient was not harmed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.Without a physical sample, we cannot confirm the reported event.The wound contact layer within these dressing can be affected by storage temperature fluctuations as detailed in the instructions for use.A documentation investigation has been conducted, confirming that the product met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Complaint history shows previous events of this nature, with corrective actions assigned.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.This investigation is now complete with no additional corrective actions deemed necessary at this time.D4: corrected expiration date.

Event Description

It was reported that, during treatment, utilizing opsite flexifix gentle 5cmx5m, most of the silicone glue sticks to the protective plastic and not to the film.This prevents the patch from sticking to the patient.Treatment was continued using an alternate method.No patient harm reported.

• Brand Name: OPSITE FLEXIFIX GENTLE 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: 13110430
• MDR Text Key: 284633179
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-02064
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223480387
• UDI-Public: 5000223480387
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PO
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/01/2022

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: 11/01/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 66801196
• Device Lot Number: 1392922048
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1