MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. IV3000 7X9CM CTN 100; TAPE AND BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

Model Number 4006

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

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

Event Date 11/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, before use a iv3000 7x9cm ctn 100, it was confirmed there was a black foreign substance on the dressing.As this was noticed upon inspection, there was not patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, was not used in treatment, has been returned and evaluated, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event.Visual inspection confirmed there was a black tape on the film.Black tape is used to highlight defective parts of the film material, which should then be removed.After this process there are checks in place in which operators should inspect dressings for black tape.A failed in-process inspection has been identified as the root cause.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.The complaint history file contains further instances of the reported events.The risk files mitigate the reported issue with no updates required.Operators were made aware of this complaint and re-trained the in-process inspection work instruction.Smith and nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.

• Brand Name: IV3000 7X9CM CTN 100
• 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: 13047049
• MDR Text Key: 283945054
• Report Number: 8043484-2021-02026
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05000223417369
• UDI-Public: 05000223417369
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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
• Report Date: 02/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 4006
• Device Catalogue Number: 4006
• Device Lot Number: 202127
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2021
• 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