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InjuryIME

THERMALMAX HEAT PACK

Received Dec 30, 2024 · Event occurred Jul 23, 2023

Report 3008412545-2024-00001 · MDR key 21041227

Device

Generic name

Reusable Heat Pack

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

69 YR · Female

  • Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn
  • Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

WHILE DETAILS TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATIONS IS SOUGHT. LIFE WEAR TECHNOLOGIES HAS OPEN A CAPA TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE EVENT AND WILL CAPTURE ANY PREVENTATIVE AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS NEEDED AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATION IN ACCORANCE WITH ITS QUALITY MANAGMENT SYSTEM.

Description of Event or Problem

THE PATIENT'S ATTORNEY REPORTS THAT A THERMAL PACK PLACED ON THE PATIENTS SKIN CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE PATIENTS LEG RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR TWO SKIN GRAFTS