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Aquacel Extra: medical device reports filed with FDA
192 reports name it, 2013–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Convatec. Product code NAC.
- 192
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 15 a year
- 27
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 8 in the 12 months before
- 88.5%
- classified as malfunction
- 77.4% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
192 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Aquacel Extra" (dressing wound hydrophilic); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Convatec; received from September 2013 to July 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
27 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 238% from 8 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (88.5%) and injury (11.5%); across all dressing, wound, hydrophilic reports (product code NAC) death is recorded in 0.4% and malfunction in 77.4%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are delivered as unsterile product (63%), unsealed device packaging (57.8%) and device damaged prior to use (9.9%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, pain and skin discoloration. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 1,404 reports carrying product code NAC. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered as unsterile product | 121 | 63% | 41.7% |
| Unsealed device packaging | 111 | 57.8% | 14.4% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 19 | 9.9% | 2.8% |
| Tear, rip or hole in device packaging | 15 | 7.8% | 1.2% |
| Contamination /decontamination problem | 8 | 4.2% | 12% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 7 | 3.6% | 17.5% |
| Nonstandard device | 4 | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 3 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Human-device interface problem | 3 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 2 | 1% | 1.1% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 2 | 1% | 2.1% |
| Packaging problem | 2 | 1% | 3.7% |
| Sticking | 2 | 1% | 0.9% |
| Device abrasion from instrument or another object | 1 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Material discolored | 1 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 115 | 59.9% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 6 | 3.1% |
| Skin discoloration | 5 | 2.6% |
| Anaphylactic shocka severe allergic reaction with collapse | 2 | 1% |
| Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction | 2 | 1% |
| Skin irritationirritated skin | 2 | 1% |
| Abrasion | 1 | 0.5% |
| Bacterial infectiona bacterial infection | 1 | 0.5% |
| Blood loss | 1 | 0.5% |
| Cellulitisa skin infection | 1 | 0.5% |
| Discharge | 1 | 0.5% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 1 | 0.5% |
| Fluid discharge | 1 | 0.5% |
| Granuloma | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 1 | 0.5% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Aquacel Extra | Product code NAC | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 192 | 1,404 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 13.7% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 11.5% | 21.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 88.5% | 77.4% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 98.4% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code NAC
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquacel Foam | 489 | 124 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Aquacel Extra reports
How many FDA reports name Aquacel Extra?
192 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 27 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (88.5%) and injury (11.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
delivered as unsterile product (63%), unsealed device packaging (57.8%), device damaged prior to use (9.9%), tear, rip or hole in device packaging (7.8%) and contamination /decontamination problem (4.2%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Aquacel Extra was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.