| Catalog Number |
66000016 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/31/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during treatment the profore 18-25cm ankle circ.Case 8 light conformable bandage was no rolled neatly.The treatment finished with a smith and nephew backup device.No surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirmed the rolls where not wound neatly, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event.The root cause identified as a missed quality check.A review of the manufacturing records found that there was no evidence that the product didn't meet specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found further instances of the reported events.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.
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