MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER 10X20CM; DRESSING,WOUND,OCCLUSIVE

Catalog Number 66800900

Device Problem Material Disintegration (1177)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/31/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the silicone of the allevyn is offsetting, there were silicone residues left in the backing paper.No patient was involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

We have now concluded our investigation for the complaint received.A review of the associated batch manufacturing records did not identify any issue at the point of manufacture which may have caused or contributed to the issue highlighted by the complainant.In addition, it can be confirmed that all finished product specification testing was satisfied at the point of release.A complaints history review was carried, there have been further complaints reported with this failure mode in the past three years.The devices were intended for use in treatment.The returned dressings were visually and functionally evaluated which confirmed the issue of silicone offsetting.This confirmed a relationship between the event and the device.The wound contact surface of the allevyn gentle border is coated with a gentle silicone adhesive layer that ensures non-traumatic removal at dressing changes.The silicone adhesive will feel sticky when compared to an acrylic adhesive and is specially designed to be very soft and gentle, but can soften further, particularly at higher temperatures.This is an inherent characteristic of all of the silicone adhesives and gives them their soft / gentle properties.It is possible the silicone adhesive on the wound contact layer has problem, with the root cause established as a raw material issue.No further actions are deemed necessary at this stage.However, we will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.Smith + nephew acknowledge customer concern and are continually investigating ways to develop and improve our products.

• Brand Name: ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER 10X20CM
• Type of Device: DRESSING,WOUND,OCCLUSIVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• MDR Report Key: 10702084
• MDR Text Key: 212051230
• Report Number: 8043484-2020-03244
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/04/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 66800900
• Device Lot Number: 201901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/28/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1