inforMED
MalfunctionOKO

SNAP

Received Jun 14, 2021 · Event occurred May 19, 2021

Report 11991159 · MDR key 11991159

Device

Generic name

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Non-powered Suction Apparatus

Manufacturer

Kci Usa, Inc.

Catalog number

SKTF15X15

Lot number

8477883V002

Product problems

  • Material Discolored

Patient

Not reported

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

(B)(6): SNAP THERAPY SYSTEM DRESSING 15 X 15 CM WAS RECEIVED WITH DISCOLORED FOAM. FOAM IS BLUE, BY STANDARD, BUT APPEARED TO HAVE A GREEN EDGE. ALL PACKAGES WITHIN THE RECENT SHIPMENT CONTAINED FOAM THAT WAS DISCOLORED GREEN ALONG THE EDGE. ALL 10 BOXES OF PRODUCT WERE INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED TO HAVE SIMILAR DEFECT. PRODUCT WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE PATIENT. PRODUCT REP WAS CONTACTED ABOUT DEFECTIVE CONCERNS. PRODUCT IS BEING REPLACED AT NO CHARGE, WITH PRODUCT RETURNED TO DISTRIBUTOR/MANUFACTURER THROUGH PRODUCT REP.