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InjuryILO

POLAR CARE

Received Jun 16, 2009 · Event occurred Mar 29, 2007

Report 2028253-2009-00007 · MDR key 1403850

Device

Generic name

Pack, Water Circulating Hot Or Cold

Manufacturer

Breg, Inc.

Model number

UNKNOWN

Catalog number

UNKNOWN

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Defective Device

Patient

Not reported

  • Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

LEFT KNEE SURGERY IN 2007. PT ALLEGES THE COLD UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED A SKIN INJURY. LEGAL SERVICE WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS PATIENT'S INJURY. DISCOVERY IS JUST BEGINNING, AND FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED, IF AND AS IT IS AVAILABLE.