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CARDINAL HEALTH

Received Aug 1, 2022 · Event occurred Jul 21, 2022

Report 15137958 · MDR key 15137958

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A HEEL WARMER WAS OBTAINED TO PERFORM A HEEL STICK. UPON SQUEEZING THE SIDES OF THE HEEL WARMER, PER INSTRUCTION, THE LIQUID EXPLODED OUT THE TOP. THE LIQUID LANDED ON THE LAB TECH THE CHILD'S MOTHER.