MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. ALLEVYN LIFE S 10.3X10.3 CTN10; DRESSING, WOUND, OCCLUSIVE

Model Number 66801067

Device Problems Contamination (1120); Unexpected Color (4055)

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

Event Date 08/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that an allevyn life s 10.3x10.3 ctn10 was found to have brown color/dark spots on it.No patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: we have now concluded our investigation into the reported complaint.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, was performed for the product and event description, there have been similar instances reported in the past three years.Event occurred did not occur during patient treatment.The device intended for use in treatment was returned for evaluation and found to be as described in the complaint.This established a relationship between the reported event and the device.Root cause has been traced to a storage issue in that this staining has been know to occur when the dressing is reaching the end of its shelf life and has not been stored in the right conditions.The device must be stored in accordance with the conditions outlined in the ifu users of the device are advised to consult the instructions for use for the product provides to delineate future occurrences of the event.The ifu provides comprehensive instructions of the operation, use and limitations of the device and the conditions in which it must be stored.The investigation has been closed.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: ALLEVYN LIFE S 10.3X10.3 CTN10
• 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
• 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: 12332525
• MDR Text Key: 266930564
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01686
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223477981
• UDI-Public: 05000223477981
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SN
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/05/2021

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 Expiration Date: 10/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 66801067
• Device Catalogue Number: 66801067
• Device Lot Number: 1844
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/17/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1