| Catalog Number |
66803126 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Suction Failure (4039)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/29/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).The device was returned for evaluation.Device event logs confirm that the pump had experienced a critical failure, which was unable to be resolved, logs also confirm the device failed the leak and over vacuum testing., during self test.Visual examination of the returned device confirmed that particulate contamination was evident on the air inlet port.A preliminary risk assessment ¿pra¿ was conducted.The pra was initiated following complaints for renasys edge failing self-test and noisy operation, the investigation recovered a number of the devices which were all inspected.The results concluded.Black particulate matter from the carbon filter component of the renasys edge canisters has been confirmed to be entering the npwt pump and causing damage.It is suspected the dust filter between the carbon filter and the connection to the pump inlet is failing/ not sufficiently bonded.The pra was escalated to health hazard evaluation ¿hhe¿ to assess the risk to the user.The hhe concluded.In the most likely scenario, the canister and pump operate normally.There is no hazardous situation and no harm, and the health risk index is a ¿ none/negligible risk region.In the worst-case scenario, the canister filter fails during home healthcare use and pump stops functioning.The pump alerts the user to failure or leak alarm.There may be an extended delay in therapy while a replacement pump is sourced.This could potentially lead to wound deterioration or skin graft failure.The health risk index is b ¿ low risk region.Based on the potential for cumulative effects of the canisters on the pump function, the hhe conclusion is to advance to field action board ¿fab¿.The field action board initiated a product recall on both renasys edge 300 & 800ml canisters with solidifiers.The root cause of the failure was determined to be that carbon particles from the canister odour filter had passed through the dust filter into the pump unit of the device, which affects its ability to provide suction and can result in excess noise.Non-conformance ¿nc¿ was created to capture the investigation and plan changes with a corrective action currently in place to manage the actions needed to reduce the probability of future occurrences of this nature.Smith and nephew will continue to monitor for adverse trends relating to the reported allegation.S+n is conservatively reporting this event in association with a class ii recall of the concomitant canisters pursuant to applicable regulations.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that one (1) renasys edge pump failed the flow test:, the leak test and the over vacuum cut-off.As this was noticed in a non-therapeutic environment, there was not any patient involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Following a review of the available information, the manufacturer has determined that this event does not meet the criteria for mdr reporting.The device is intended to display an alarm/ alert if it detects an issue and may discontinue applying therapy until the issue is resolved.The loss of negative pressure wound therapy benefits would not be likely to cause or contribute to death or serious injury.Event may cause minor or temporary injury (e.G., delayed wound healing, maceration, etc.) 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 applicable regulations.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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