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66020626 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/27/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a treatment setup, a profore kit lff case 8 #4 coban layer was difficult to unroll with about 1/4th of the dressing left.Therefore there was high risk of injury to the patient due to the possibility of applying too much compression.The dressing was cut and then another coban layer was applied to finish the patient leg.Treatment was completed with a backup device, after a non-significant delay.Patient was not harmed as consequence of this problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection reported no defects.The functional evaluation found the roll is difficult unroll, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event.The root cause was identified as manufacturing process issue.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review has found other related events, with corrective action implemented related to the reported event.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for adverse trends.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device, intended to be used in treatment, has been returned for evaluation.There was no obvious visual issue, however, the functional evaluation confirmed the profore layer 4 was difficult to unwind.A relationship against the reported event has been established.A complaint history review confirmed further instances of this nature.A review of the manufacturing records confirmed the device was released according to specification.A further review of the manufacturing process was also performed, and a root cause of inadequate standard operating procedure has been assigned.Corrective action has been assigned regarding this event to reduce the probability of further reoccurrences.This investigation is now complete, smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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