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InjuryEXB

HOLLISTER NEW IMAGE 2-PIECE OSTOMY SKIN BARRIER

Received Feb 16, 2022 · Event occurred Feb 14, 2022

Report MW5107544 · MDR key 13549602

Device

Generic name

Collector, Ostomy

Manufacturer

Hollister, Inc.

Model number

15603

Catalog number

15603

Lot number

1C202

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Product Quality Problem

Patient

66 YR · Male

  • Exposure to Body Fluids
  • Exposure to Body Fluids

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HOLLISTER ILEOSTOMY PRODUCT; I HAVE AN ILEOSTOMY, THE RESULT OF SURGERY FOR COLON CANCER. I HAD TO CHANGE THE FLANGE (HOLLISTER MODEL 15603) IN THE MORNING, BUT THE ADHESIVE PORTION OF THE FLANGE BEGAN TO PEEL AWAY FROM MY SKIN THAT EVENING, SO IT STARTED TO LEAK. IN THE END I HAD TO CHANGE THE FLANGE AGAIN: THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, AND I BELIEVE IT INDICATES A SERIOUS QUALITY PROBLEM WITH HOLLISTER. I HAVE HAD THE ILEOSTOMY FOR 26 YEARS AND IN THAT TIME I HAVE CHANGED THE FLANGE HUNDREDS OF TIMES. NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCED SUCH A PROBLEM. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).