FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

V.A.C.

MDR report key: 2924581 · Received January 17, 2013

Report

Report Number
2924581
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
January 17, 2013
Date of Event
November 2, 2012
Report Date
January 17, 2013
Manufacturer
KCI USA INC
Product Code
OMP
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
MD, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE PATIENT HAD NUMEROUS WOUND VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (VAC) DRESSING CHANGES. THE WOUND HEALED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT BECAME INFECTED REQUIRING CLEANING AND ANTIBIOTICS. THE STAFF DISCOVERED A RETAINED SPONGE USED TO PACK THE WOUND WHICH WAS VERY DEEP WITH A NARROW OPENING.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
26928 V.A.C. NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY OMP KCI USA INC * *
26929 V.A.C. NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY OMP KCI USA INC * *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 61 YR Hospitalization| R OTHER