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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Jun 16, 2022 · Event occurred May 26, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00791 · MDR key 14715078

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2C235

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER V2C235. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. NO SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION, THEREFORE A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. CARDINAL HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT TRENDS.

Description of Event or Problem

IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT WHEN THE STAFF WENT TO ACTIVATE THE HEEL WARMERS THE PACKS WOULD BURST FROM THE TOP. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO STAFF MEMBERS.