| Model Number |
66801280 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Defective Alarm (1014); Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/11/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during npwt with a renasys touch.The pump was defective because the alarm did not sound when the foam and the dressing was stuck.The treatment was successfully completed with a smith and nephew back up device.Patient was not harmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.All provided information has been reviewed and we have not been able to establish a relationship between the device and the reported event or determine a root cause.Probable causes may include a circuit board issue.A review of the associated batch manufacturing records confirmed that the device met manufacturing specifications at the point of release.A complaint history review found further instances of the reported event.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.We 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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