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INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Aug 24, 2022 · Event occurred Jun 22, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00825 · MDR key 15287646

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2C235

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 RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED ON THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER, V2C235. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ON 3/23/22 AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. NO SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION THEREFORE A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. CARDINAL HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT TRENDS FOR THIS ISSUE.

Description of Event or Problem

INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM MDR REPORT NUMBER: MW5110974. DURING THE ADMISSION OF A BABY TO THE SPECIAL CARE NURSERY A HEEL WARMER WAS OBTAINED, WHEN SQUEEZING THE HEEL WARMER TO ACTIVATE IT TO PLACE ON PATIENT, THE WARMER EXPLODED IN MY HAND WHICH CAUSED THE CONTENT INSIDE TO SPRAY ACROSS ROOM. FDA SAFETY REPORT. ID# (B)(4).