InjuryEGJ
ACTION PATCH SMART IONTOPHORESIS SYSTEM
Received Sep 30, 2008 · Event occurred Jul 3, 2008
Report 2182686-2008-00002 · MDR key 1183862
Device
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
UNK
- Burn(s)
- Unspecified Infection
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
- Treatment with medication(s)
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INFO RECEIVED TO DATE SUGGESTS THAT THE SOLUTION USED DURING THE TREATMENT PROCEDURE MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS EVENT IS ONGOING, AND A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT MAY BE SUBMITTED IF MATERIAL INFO IS DISCOVERED.
Description of Event or Problem
PT REPORTED RECEIVING A BURN ON HIS LEFT HIP, ABOVE THE BUTTOCKS, AFTER IONTOPHORESIS TREATMENT. PT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AND RECEIVED TREATMENT FOR THE BURN INCLUDING A TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC SALVE AND SOME BANDAGES TO TREAT A POSSIBLE INFECTION.