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

Catalog Number 66801195

Device Problem Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)

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

Event Date 12/02/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, while using a opsite flexifix gentle2.5cmx5m, when the carrier was removed, much of the silicone adhesive did not remain on the film, so it could not be used.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device intended to be used in treatment has been returned and evaluated establishing a relationship with the reported event.The visual inspection confirmed silicone remained on the carrier.The functional evaluation confirmed reduced adherence.Root cause determined as a raw material issue.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.The complaint history file contains further instances.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary at this stage.Smith + nephew are taking further actions relating to the failure reported and continue to monitor for adverse trends.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 11073719
• MDR Text Key: 223702868
• Report Number: 8043484-2020-04388
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• 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: 05/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/26/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/19/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 66801195
• Device Lot Number: 1325571846
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1