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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Jul 20, 2022 · Event occurred Jun 19, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00807 · MDR key 15065114

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2E092

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 REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER, V2E092. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. THE ACTUAL CUSTOMER SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; THEREFORE, A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR TRENDS FOR THIS PRODUCT.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHEN THE INFANT HEEL WARMER WAS SQUEEZED TO ACTIVATE, IT BURST AND SQUIRTED OUT ALL OVER INFANT¿S LEG. THERE WAS NO INJURY OR ADVERSE EFFECT REPORTED, CONTENTS REMOVED WITH INFANT WIPES.