MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. RENASYS TOUCH NON CONNECT 4TH ED DEVICE; NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY POWERED SUCTION PUMP

Catalog Number 66802134

Device Problems Pumping Stopped (1503); Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 05/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after 48 hours of npwt treatment, a renasys touch non connect 4th ed device began to show ¿pipe or recip.May be blocked¿ alarm and stopped pumping.It is unknown how was the treatment was completed.No injury was reported as a consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

The information received by the manufacturer has been re-evaluated for mdr reporting and it was determined that this case does not meet the threshold for reporting and is a non-reportable event.If further details are provided confirming the occurrence of a reportable event, our files will be updated accordingly and a further report submitted outlining both the event details and our investigations performed.While a blockage in the npwt system (pump/canister/dressing) may lead to a loss of negative pressure, it will not directly cause or contribute to serious injury or death, even in a clinical setting.Additional conditions must also exist (e.G.Surgical / treatment conditions; patient factors; the unavailability of back-up or alternate therapies for greater than 24 hours) before an injury could possibly occur, and even under those conditions, the risk of patient harm is low.This event is considered not reportable pursuant to 21 cfr part 803.

• Brand Name: RENASYS TOUCH NON CONNECT 4TH ED DEVICE
• Type of Device: NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY POWERED SUCTION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12093728
• MDR Text Key: 259203325
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01614
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OMP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K153209
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/12/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 66802134
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/30/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1