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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Jul 1, 2022 · Event occurred May 23, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00800 · MDR key 14893683

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Manufacturer

Mo016 Mo-moberly

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2C235D

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 REPORTED THAT THE INFANT HEEL WARMER EXPLODED DURING ACTIVATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON THE REPORTED LOT V2C235. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION; THEREFORE, AN EVALUATION OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE FOR DEFICIENCY OF CONSTRUCTION COULD NOT BE PERFORMED AND THE ROOT CAUSE REMAINS UNKNOWN. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR TRENDS FOR THIS PRODUCT.