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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy External Power Supply Unit, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promote wound healing by removing fluids, including irrigation and body fluids, wound exudates and infectious materials. Used for chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds/ulcers/partial thickness burns/flaps/grafts.

Reported: January 25, 2017 Initiated: November 11, 2016 #Z-1042-2017

Product Description

Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy External Power Supply Unit, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promote wound healing by removing fluids, including irrigation and body fluids, wound exudates and infectious materials. Used for chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds/ulcers/partial thickness burns/flaps/grafts.

Reason for Recall

Lack of 510k clearance for design modification.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
15,960 units (US )
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy External Power Supply Unit, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promote wound healing by removing fluids, including irrigation and body fluids, wound exudates and infectious materials. Used for chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds/ulcers/partial thickness burns/flaps/grafts.. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 15,960 units (US ).
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of 510k clearance for design modification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1042-2017.