Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4780
For wound management via application of continual or intermittent negative pressure to the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials. The Device is indicated for management of chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts.
Recent MDR events
9,164 adverse event reports on file
- NPWT Unity Large MAXX Kit, Black Foam KitJul 29, 2026InjuryDeroyal Industries, Inc.2320762-2026-00011
- V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM¿ Bridge DressingJul 27, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00022
- ACTIV.A.C.¿ Therapy System with iOn Progress¿ Remote Therapy MonitoringJul 27, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00023
- ACTIV.A.C.¿ THERAPY SYSTEM WITH ION PROGRESS¿ REMOTE THERAPY MONITORINGJul 22, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00021
- V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM¿ DRESSINGJul 20, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00019
- V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM¿ DRESSINGJul 20, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00020
- V.A.C.® DRAPEJul 9, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00018
- V.A.C. SIMPLICITY¿ THERAPY UNITJul 8, 2026InjuryKinetic Concepts, Inc3009897021-2026-00017
- PENSAR MEDICAL BASIC SERIES DRESSING KITJun 22, 2026MalfunctionPensar Medical3007793449-2024-00009
- PENSAR MEDICAL MICRODOC DRESSING KITJun 22, 2026MalfunctionPensar Medical3007793449-2024-00010
Event type breakdown
Recalls
47 recall events for this product code
- KCI USA, INC.Open, ClassifiedFeb 14, 2025
3M V.A.C. VIA Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Due to increase in complaints related to leak alarms
Z-1176-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - KCI USA, INC.Open, ClassifiedNov 22, 2024
V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit REF CAPULTDEV01 & ULTDEV01
Due to potential system error alarm and the inability to initiate therapy as a result of broken occlusion sensors.
Z-0507-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew Medical, Ltd.Open, ClassifiedNov 22, 2024
RENASYS EDGE
Due to issues with battery depletion and inability to recharge if the batteries are not appropriately maintained.
Z-0516-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew Medical, Ltd.Open, ClassifiedApr 18, 2024
RENASYS EDGE 300ML CANISTER WITH Solidifier- Indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction pump (NPWT), as it may promote wound healing.
Black particulate matter from the carbon filter component of the canisters entering the NPWT pump and potentially causing damage to the pump
Z-1596-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew Medical, Ltd.Open, ClassifiedApr 18, 2024
RENASYS EDGE 800ML CANISTER WITH Solidifier- Indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction pump (NPWT), as it may promote wound healing
Black particulate matter from the carbon filter component of the canisters entering the NPWT pump and potentially causing damage to the pump
Z-1597-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Medela IncTerminatedJul 23, 2018
Invia Motion Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. Labeled as:
Device may display a battery missing error.
Z-2528-2018 · View FDA record ↗ - KCI USA, INC.TerminatedJan 6, 2016
ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The softw
There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.
Z-0600-2016 · View FDA record ↗ - KCI USA, Inc.TerminatedOct 15, 2014
V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection. Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology REF M8275099/10 STE
A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with an incorrect expiry date on the sterile pouch. The correct expiry date of 2015-11 is on the case label, however the pouch label identifies the expiry date of 2016-11.
Z-0070-2015 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew, Inc.TerminatedOct 8, 2014
RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier
RENASYS EZ Canisters exhibiting visible evidence of deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.
Z-0039-2015 · View FDA record ↗ - Smith & Nephew, Inc.TerminatedOct 8, 2014
RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister with Solidifier
RENASYS EZ Canisters exhibiting visible evidence of deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.
Z-0040-2015 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
408 firms currently registered for this product code
Synergy Health Sterilisation Uk Ltd
West Yorkshire Bradford, GB
Carilex Medical, Inc.
Guishan District Taoyuan, TW
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA, US
Kci Usa, Inc.
San Antonio, TX, US
Deroyal Industries, Inc.
NEW TAZEWELL, TN, US
Kci North Ix (technical Services Center)
San Antonio, TX, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Santa Teresa, NM, US
Harmac Medical Products, Inc.
BUFFALO, NY, US
Keystone Manufacturing
Kalamazoo, MI, US
Kci Usa, Inc.
SAN ANTONIO, TX, US
Alleva Medical Devices
Brea, CA, US
Deroyal Industries, Inc.
NEW TAZEWELL, TN, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Queensbury, NY, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Corona, CA, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Tustin, CA, US
Kci Manufacturing
Athlone - Co. Westmeath, IE
Nantong Medtech Medical Products Co., Ltd.
Nantong Jiangsu, CN
Forefront Medical Technology (jiangsu) Co.,ltd
Changzhou Jiangsu, CN
Harmac Medical Products
CASTLEREA Roscommon, IE
510(k) clearances
214 clearances for this product code
- Convatec Limited, Gdc BuildingJun 24, 2026
K253263 · ConvaVAC Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
- CG Bio Co., Ltd.Jun 23, 2026
K253199 · CURASYS 2 (EMDN0003)
- Smith & Nephew Medical, Ltd.May 27, 2026
K260646 · RENASYS EDGE (66803126)
- Cork MedicalMay 21, 2026
K261291 · Nisus NPWT Canister 500-mL (CPC-500)
- Bechtel Medical, Inc.May 4, 2026
K254019 · Wound Geni NPWT System
- Genadyne Biotechnologies, Inc.Mar 12, 2026
K253429 · Genadyne ASTRA NPWT
- Deroyal Industries, Inc.Nov 21, 2025
K250586 · Prospera Spectruum Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Black Foam Kits and White Foam Accessory
- Alleva Medical DevicesOct 3, 2025
K251646 · extriCARE® 1000 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System