InjuryNAC

MEPILEX BORDER POST OP

Received Jan 22, 2025 · Event occurred Nov 26, 2024

Report MW5165165 · MDR key 21221241

Device

Generic name

Dressing, Wound, Hydrophilic

Manufacturer

Molnlycke Manufacturing Us, Llc/molnlycke Health Care Us Llc.

Model number

496455

Lot number

24204626

Patient

66 YR · Female

Fluid Discharge
Blister
Unspecified Tissue Injury
Fluid Discharge
Blister
Unspecified Tissue Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON USED MEPILEX BORDER POST-OP DRESSING TO TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT INCISION SITE. HE FEELS CHANGES MADE TO THIS PRODUCT BY MANUFACTURER LATE 2024 RESULTED IN PATIENT DEVELOPING A BLISTERING, SHEARING SKIN INJURY REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION FOR SURGICAL INCISION AND DRAINAGE, WOUND VAC PLACEMENT.