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

Model Number 66024629, 66024630

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 06/08/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal reference number case: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that,a opsite flexigrid was too adhesive to be removed from the back liner.The treatment was resumed with a back up dressing.Patient was not impacted by this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the batch record was reviewed and it could be confirmed that the products had progressed through a satisfactory release process which involved testing the product against the requirements of the finished product specification.There was also no issue identified during the manufacturing process that could have caused or contributed to the complaint problem.A complaint history review found a small number of similar instances of the reported event.There is nothing to indicate that this is outside of acceptable rates of occurrence.The device was used for treatment and was not returned for analysis.We have not been able to confirm a relationship between the event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.It was reported that the dressing was difficult to remove from the backing as it had become too sticky.Probable root cause is an environmental issue such as temperature.An increase in heat can affect the adhesive nature of the dressing.The device should therefore be stored in the conditions outlined in the ifu.The users of the reported product are therefore advised to consult the ifu, to delineate future occurrences of the reported issue.This guide provides comprehensive instructions of the operation, use and limitations of the device, including application and removal of dressings and the conditions in which the device should be stored.No further actions by smith and nephew are deemed necessary at this stage.However, 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: OPSITE FLEXIGRID 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: 12096698
• MDR Text Key: 259368143
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01625
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223415419
• UDI-Public: 05000223415419
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2023
• Device Model Number: 66024629, 66024630
• Device Catalogue Number: 4630
• Device Lot Number: 1817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 46 YR