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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received May 28, 2022 · Event occurred May 3, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00774 · MDR key 14538670

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2C242

Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel
  • Burst Container or Vessel

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER HAS REPORTED HAVING INFANT HEEL WARMERS BUSTED DURING ACTIVATION AND GETTING THE CONTENTS ONTO PATIENTS, SPECIFICALLY BABIES. NO INJURY REPORTED. NO DEMOGRAPHICS OR OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER V2C242. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 24, 2022, AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. NO SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; THEREFORE, A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. CARDINAL HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT TRENDS FOR THIS ISSUE.