MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. IV3000 WINDOW FRAME 10X12CM CTN 50; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Model Number 59410882

Device Problem Peeled/Delaminated (1454)

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

Event Date 04/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during treatment, it was discovered that the corner of 20 iv3000 10cm x 12cm central line catheters ctn 50 peeled of easily and it was difficult to detach the dressing from the paper cover.No patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

We have now concluded our investigation into this complaint.A review of the associated batch manufacturing records did not identify any issue at the point of manufacture which may have caused or contributed to the issue highlighted by the complainant.In addition it can be confirmed that all finished product specification testing was satisfied at the point of release.The complaint history file does not contain further instances/ related events of the reported event.The device was intended to be used for treatment.The returned samples were functionally evaluated which confirmed the failure mode of the backing paper being difficult to remove from the dressing.This is a low level intermittent fault which if seen is tabbed for removal during the conversion process.During the manufacturing of the dressing, in process checks are undertaken for this product.All material is manufactured according to the specification and only product meeting the release criteria will be passed on for further processing.We were able to confirm a relationship between the event and the device.The root cause was determined as a manufacturing process issue.As the occurrence rate is within acceptable range, no further actions by smith and nephew are deemed necessary at this stage.This complaint information will be shared with the relevant manufacturing team.We will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.Smith and nephew acknowledge customer concern and are continually investigating ways to develop and improve our products.

• Brand Name: IV3000 WINDOW FRAME 10X12CM CTN 50
• 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: 11787875
• MDR Text Key: 249435566
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01013
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00040565120607
• UDI-Public: 00040565120607
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 59410882
• Device Catalogue Number: 59410882
• Device Lot Number: 1845
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/10/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1