MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. PROFORE KIT LFF CASE 8; BANDAGE, ELASTIC

Model Number	66020626
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a treatment setup, on three (3) profore kit lff case 8 the layer #4, flexible cohesive bandage, becomes increasingly difficult to unroll the further down the roll it gets.Patient experiences increased tugging as product is applied, and product sometimes frays or punches through with holes.Treatment was completed with a backup device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the device was returned for evaluation, confirming the reported event.Visual inspection noted no obvious defects, functional evaluation confirmed the profore layer 4 was difficult to unwind.A documentation review has been conducted, confirming previous complaints of this nature, with corrective actions assigned, which established and inadequate standard operating procedure as the root cause.The instructions for use contain comprehensive instructions on the safe operation and use of the device.The risk files mitigate the reported issue with no updates required.Smith and nephew can confirm the device was released according to specifications and continue to monitor for adverse trends relating to this product range.This investigation is now complete, with no additional corrective actions deemed necessary.

• Brand Name: PROFORE KIT LFF CASE 8
• Common Device Name: BANDAGE, ELASTIC
• 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: 12544303
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-01802
• Device Sequence Number: 16572205
• Product Code: FQM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05031844013883
• UDI-Public: 05031844013883
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/21/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 66020626
• Device Catalogue Number: 66020626
• Device Lot Number: 1244137
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/29/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown