| Catalog Number |
66801281 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
False Alarm (1013)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/18/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Our reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during npwt utilizing a renasys touch and canister, an alarm for full occurs even though the canister is not full.This problem was not solved by exchanging the canister.This problem was solved by exchanging the device.No harm or injury reported.
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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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