MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. OPSITE POST-OP VISIBLE 25 X 10 CTN 20; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Model Number 66800139

Device Problems Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Skin Discoloration (2074)

Event Date 08/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a sterile wound dressing (opsite post-op visible) was applied after a hip arthroplasty on the right thigh.At follow-up 3 months post-op, a shading on the skin according to the honeycomb pattern of the dressing is noticeable and it's questionable if this adverse event is reversible.No medical intervention was required.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: updated codes.H10: no lot number was provided to the investigation and so no device history review was possible.A complaint history review was performed for the product family and event description, there have been a small number of further instances in the past three years.The device used for treatment has 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.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.The medical review could not establish a link between the product and harm within this complaint.Users of the device are advised to consult the instructions for use, to prevent 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 and skin preparation.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.

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.Event may cause minor or temporary injury requiring no or minor medical intervention.Event may require use of a backup device to continue therapy.This event did not lead to a death or serious injury, nor would it be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur.This event is considered not reportable pursuant to 21 cfr §803.

• Brand Name: OPSITE POST-OP VISIBLE 25 X 10 CTN 20
• 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
• 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: 12443098
• MDR Text Key: 270476158
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01758
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223463137
• UDI-Public: 05000223463137
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 66800139
• Device Catalogue Number: 66800139
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female