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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Jul 20, 2022 · Event occurred Jan 1, 1980

Report 1423537-2022-00809 · MDR key 15065597

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

UNKNOWN

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 NOT COMPLETED BECAUSE A LOT NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. 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 RN¿S GLOVED HANDS. THE CONTENTS WERE WASHED OFF AND NO INJURY OR ADVERSE EFFECT REPORTED. NO DEMOGRAPHICS PROVIDED.