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MalfunctionOMP

PREVENA¿ PEEL PLACE¿

Received Jan 29, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 2, 2025

Report 24214611 · MDR key 24214611

Device

Generic name

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump

Manufacturer

Kci Usa, Inc.

Model number

PRE1001US

Catalog number

PRE1001US

Lot number

C21716V005

Patient

81 YR · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (ON PUMP), THE PREVENA SPONGE WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT, AND THE DEVICE FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUCTION. A SWITCH WAS MADE TO ANOTHER LARGE WOUND VAC MACHINE AND SPONGE SUCTION BECAME STEADY. NO HARM TO PATIENT, PREVENA DEVICE WAS GIVEN TO COORDINATOR AFTER THE CASE TO WORK WITH VENDOR REGARDING SUCTION CONCERN.