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INFANT HEEL WARMER SQUEEZE 4X4IN

Received Jan 11, 2024 · Event occurred Feb 24, 2023

Report 1423537-2024-00003 · MDR key 18499856

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Manufacturer

Mo016 Mo-moberly

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel
  • Burst Container or Vessel

Patient

Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS IN THE NICU, ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBERS SQUEEZED/TWISTED THE HEEL WARMER SO TIGHTLY THAT IT BUSTED AND SOME OF THE CONTENTS GOT ON HER SON AND HUSBAND. THERE WAS NO INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AS NO SAMPLES OR LOT NUMBER WERE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION, A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. IF MORE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT A LATER DATE THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE REOPENED. CARDINAL HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR THIS REPORTED ISSUE.