| Catalog Number |
66801281 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on the 2nd day of npwt utilizing a renasys touch, it was confirmed the device was abnormally heating.The treatment was continued by exchanging the device.No patient harm.No information about delay.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, was used in treatment was not returned for evaluation with all additional information provided we have not been able to establish a relationship between the device and the reported event or determine a root cause.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet the specification at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found other related failures.Probable root cause maybe a component failure.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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