MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. UNKN ALLEVYN AG NON-ADHESIVE; DRESSING, WOUND, OCCLUSIVE

Catalog Number UNKN05000505

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 05/25/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that one patient with infected wounds treated with allevyn ag non-adhesive reported that there was a deep abscess and there was postoperative inflammation causing it to take 3 months before it could be operated again with primary closure due to infection.It is unknown if dressing was used before the deep abscess was developed.This information was reported via a retrospective post market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) on the use of allevyn ag non-adhesive.This was carried out by an external vendor, appointed by s+n, who gathered anonymised data from hcps via an online form.As this data collection activity has been done retrospectively, we do not have the opportunity to identify individual hcps and revisit negative feedback to retrieve further information.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the complaint was received as a result of issues being identified in a post market clinical survey.Due to this, no specific product details or batch/lot numbers have been available to the investigation.As a result of this, no device history review was possible.A complaint history review was performed for the product family and event description, there have been further instances in the past three years.According to the survey, the devices were being used in patient treatment.The devices used for treatment have not been returned to smith and nephew for analysis.We have therefore not been able to confirm a relationship between the event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.As no further information is available, it is not possible to establish a link between the product and harm within this complaint.No relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.Users of the device are advised to consult the instructions for use, to reduce future occurrences of the reported issue.This guide provides comprehensive instructions of the operation, use and limitations of the device, including advice on application and removal of dressings.This investigation has now been closed.No further actions by smith and nephew are deemed necessary at this stage.We will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to all product ranges.

• Brand Name: UNKN ALLEVYN AG NON-ADHESIVE
• Type of Device: 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 Key: 11995646
• MDR Text Key: 256084443
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01463
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NAD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKN05000505
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention