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InjuryIME

ACE REUSABLE COLD COMPRESS

Received Jun 20, 2008 · Event occurred May 23, 2008

Report 2243072-2008-00043 · MDR key 1063125

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Product code (IME)
Manufacturer (Becton, Dickinson & Co.)
Model (NA)

Device

Generic name

Cold Compress

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson

Model number

NA

Catalog number

207516

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

UNK

  • Blister(s)
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Tingling
  • Chemical Exposure
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER REPORTED HAD SPRAIN OF LEFT CALF AND AFTER PLACING COMPRESS IN FREEZER FOR 30 MINUTES HE APPLIED ACE REUSABLE COLD COMPRESS SECURING IT WITH VELCRO WARP. IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF APPLICATION, CONSUMER STARTED TO FEEL TINGLING IN THE CALF AREA. WHEN COMPRESS WAS REMOVED, A DARK SPOT WAS LEFT ON SKIN AND A LEAKAGE WAS ALSO OBSERVED. CONSUMER WAS SELF TREATED WITH NEOSPORIN. WHEN BLISTER BROKE THROUGH, CONSUMER WENT TO ER AND HE ALSO SCHEDULED FOR A FOLLOW-UP WITH HIS PHYSICIAN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE, IF PRODUCT IS RETURNED, ANALYSIS WILL BE CONDUCTED. UNABLE TO RUN COMPLAINT HISTORY CHECK OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW AS LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR ON MONTHLY TREND REPORTS.