MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. OPSITE FLEXIGRID 15X20CM CTN 10; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Catalog Number	4631
Medical Device Problem Code	Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient was admitted to hospital for pancreatitis.After operation, a dressing was given to protect the wound.About 30 minutes later, the patient complained that dressing did not stick to the skin.The doctor observed that the dressing was not adhesive enough to keep the wound closed, which increased the probability of infection.Disinfection, replacement and gauze fixation were given.No harm or injury reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We have now concluded our investigation for the complaint received.A review of the batch manufacturing records could not be performed as there were no records under the part and lot number combination provided, however, there are no indications to suggest that the device did not meet specifications upon release into distribution.The complaint history file contains further instances/ related events of the reported event.The device was used for treatment.As no samples were returned a thorough product evaluation could not be carried out.Low adhesion may be caused by adhesion levels of the raw material used to make the film of this dressing.There are various controls in place during the manufacturing process of both the raw material and the dressing to identify when the adhesion is not in acceptable range, as per the product specification.There are also regular tests carried out to monitor the finished product.As with all adhesive products, the skin site must be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to application.If there is any moisture on the skin surrounding the catheter, the adhesive performance of this dressing may be compromised.If the dressing becomes wet whilst applied, it may have to be removed and a new dressing applied.We have not been able to confirm a relationship between the event and the device.The root cause remains undetermined.No further actions by smith and nephew are deemed necessary at this stage.However, we will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.

• Brand Name: OPSITE FLEXIGRID 15X20CM CTN 10
• Common Device Name: 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
• MDR Report Key: 11031700
• Report Number: 8043484-2020-04313
• Device Sequence Number: 779676
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223415433
• UDI-Public: 05000223415433
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/25/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 4631
• Device Lot Number: 1420
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/25/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 66 YR