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MalfunctionMPO

INFANT HEEL WARMER,SQUEEZE, 4X4IN

Received Nov 22, 2022 · Event occurred Oct 25, 2022

Report 1423537-2022-00863 · MDR key 15843465

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

V2C235D

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

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IS BEING FILED FOLLOWING THE SUBMISSION OF THE INITIAL MDR REPORT SUBMITTED ON 11/22/2022 SINCE SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER, V2C235D. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. SIX ACTIVATED SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND DISPLAYED A TOP SEAL LEAK. THE EXACT ROOT CAUSE FOR BURST WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURING SITE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT TRENDS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER: V2C235D. THE LOT WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED TO PREDETERMINED SPECIFICATIONS. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND DURING REVIEW OF THE RECORDS. NO SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION; THEREFORE, A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURING SITE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT TRENDS.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED, WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE HEEL WARMERS BUSTING AND THE CONTENTS GOT INTO THE PATIENT'S CAREGIVER EYE. NO MEDICATION WAS GIVEN, BUT THE CAREGIVER EYES WERE FLUSHED. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT IT AS A PRODUCT FAILURE. NO DEMOGRAPHICS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.