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4008 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Biocompatibility (2886)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Contact Dermatitis (4546)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after a catheter fixation, patient started to experience severely irritation, as she was unable to tolerate one (1) dressing from the iv3000 1 hand 10x12cm ctn 50 (dermatitis contact).It is unknown how this adverse event was addressed.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after a catheter fixation, patient was recommended to go to the emergency room (er) as the site was severely irritated, and she was unable to tolerate the one (1) dressing from the iv3000 1 hand 10x12cm ctn 50 or the tegaderm dressing (dermatitis contact).It is unknown how this adverse event was addressed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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