inforMED
InjuryMPO

INFANT HEEL WARMER

Received Jul 19, 2022 · Event occurred Jul 12, 2022

Report MW5110995 · MDR key 15067431

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash
  • Material Rupture
  • Activation Problem

Patient

0 DA · Female

  • Chemical Exposure
  • Chemical Exposure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN ACTIVATING WARMER, THE PRODUCT BROKE OPEN AND CONTENTS MADE CONTACT WITH PATIENT'S SKIN. DOSE OR AMOUNT: 1 AN - AS NECESSARY, FREQUENCY: AS NEEDED, ROUTE: TOPICAL.