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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. ALLEVYN LIFE XL 21X21 CTN10; DRESSING,WOUND,OCCLUSIVE

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SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. ALLEVYN LIFE XL 21X21 CTN10; DRESSING,WOUND,OCCLUSIVE Back to Search Results
Model Number 66801070
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 02/25/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during treatment the adhesive does not stick.The adhesive remains on the protective paper.One box is defective.The treatment was delayed by one day, procedure was completed with a smith and nephew backup device and no harm or injury reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: we have now concluded our investigation for the complaint received.The device, intended to be used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection confirmed silicone remained on the carrier.The functional evaluation confirmed reduced adherence, establishing a relationship with the reported event.The root cause has been identified as raw material issue.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.The complaint history review found further instances of the reported event, currently being monitored, with actions being taken to reduce further instances.Smith + nephew 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.
 
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Brand Name
ALLEVYN LIFE XL 21X21 CTN10
Common Device Name
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 Key11493011
Report Number8043484-2021-00605
Device Sequence Number2980185
Product Code NAD
UDI-Device Identifier05000223478070
UDI-Public05000223478070
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/12/2021
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 Model Number66801070
Device Catalogue Number66801070
Device Lot Number201845
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/15/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/25/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/19/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/16/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/12/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
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