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ALLEVYN Adhesive 5in x 5in 66020401Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew Medical Limited · ALLEVYN Adhesive 5in x 5in Adhesive hydrocellular polyurethane dressing · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 05000223415587), received between Apr 19, 2022 and Apr 19, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Biocompatibility” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Biocompatibility1

Patient problems

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 19, 2022Biocompatibility; Biocompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TREATMENT THE PATIENT HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO ALLEVYN TRACH DRESSING. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS RESOLVED BY SUPPLYING EPINEPHRINE X2 AND BENADRYL X1 AND REMOVING THE DRESSING. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS OK.

    Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

    MAUDE report 14153911 ↗

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