MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KCI USA, INC. SNAP¿ THERAPY SYSTEM; OMP

Model Number WNDSNP

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Reaction (2414)

Event Date 07/26/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on information provided, kci cannot determine that the alleged event of a nurse developing a raised pinpoint rash who needed to seek further medical assistance is related to the snap¿ therapy system.Kci has made multiple attempts to gather additional information regarding this event, but no additional information has been received.Device labeling online and in print stated: the snap¿ therapy system is indicated for patients who would benefit from wound management via the application of negative pressure, particularly as the device may promote wound healing through the removal of excess exudate, infectious material and tissue debris.The snap¿ therapy system is indicated for removal of small amounts of exudate from chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, venous or pressure), surgically closed incisions, flaps and grafts.It is a condition of use that the device will be operated under the supervision of a qualified and authorized clinical caregiver and that the user has the necessary training and knowledge of the specific medical application for which the snap¿ therapy system is being used.Failure to follow these conditions and/or to carefully read and follow all of the therapy unit usage and dressing application instructions and the safety information prior to each use may lead to improper device performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury.Do not use the dressing on patients who are allergic to adhesives.Discard if packaging is open or damaged.The primary foam interface should not be in direct contact with delicate structures such as tendons, ligaments and nerves.Use of a wide-mesh non-adherent, bio-engineered tissues or natural tissue structures should be utilized to cover and protect delicate structures.During initial placement of the foam interface, count the total number of pieces placed in the wound and document this number per facility protocol.During removal of the dressing, ensure that all pieces, as documented during initial placement, and any fragments are removed from the wound.Unintentional dressing material retention for longer time periods than recommended may result in infection or other adverse events.It is recommended that the dressing be changed at a minimum of two times per week and the cartridge be changed at a minimum of one time per week, with frequency adjusted by the clinician as appropriate.Do not place the snap¿ therapy system over: inadequately drained wounds; necrotic tissue such as escharor adherent slough; exposed blood vessels, anastomoticsites, organs, tendons or nerves; wounds containing malignancy; fistulas; untreated osteomyelitis; actively bleeding wounds.

Event Description

On jul 26 2017, the following information was reported to kci by the kci representative: an in-service for the snap¿ therapy system was provided on (b)(6) 2017 to the wound clinic staff.As part of the training, the nurses that attended the in-service applied the snap¿ therapy system to each other.The nurse manager for the clinic alleged that with the application of the snap¿ dressing kit a nurse developed a pinpoint raised rash that extended beyond the treatment area and the nurse went to seek further medical attention.On (b)(6) 2017, the following information was reported to kci by the wound care clinic nurse manager: the nurse had an allergic reaction to the snap¿ dressing kit during the in-service that had the appearance of a pinpoint raised rash that extended beyond the treatment area located on the nurse's arm.The nurse went to the emergency room and received medical intervention to resolve the rash.She did not know exactly what medical intervention was done to resolve the rash as the medical report has not been provided to her.No further medical information was provided.On (b)(6) 2017, the following information was reported to kci by the kci representative: the nurse who developed the pinpoint rash was given antihistamines to assist in resolving the rash before she sought further medical attention.The kci representative conducting the in-service reported that at the time of the in-service, there was another vender that was also present who allowed their product to be used during the in-service.She could not confirm if the individual who allegedly had the reaction to the snap¿ dressing kit had been in contact with the other non kci wound care products before or after the event occurred.A device history review of the snap¿ dressing kit (lot number 3372897) was performed.All end release testing of product and packaging met specifications.A device evaluation of the snap¿ dressing kit (lot number 3372897) could not be performed as the product was not available for return.

• Brand Name: SNAP¿ THERAPY SYSTEM
• Type of Device: OMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): KCI USA, INC.; san antonio TX
• Manufacturer Contact: steve jackson ; 6203 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 2102556438
• MDR Report Key: 6821367
• MDR Text Key: 83674489
• Report Number: 3009897021-2017-00089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OMP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00849554005464
• UDI-Public: 010084955400546417190228103372897
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/25/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WNDSNP
• Device Lot Number: 3372897
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention