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CARDINAL HEALTH

Received Apr 7, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 4, 2026

Report 24799413 · MDR key 24799413

Device

Generic name

Infant Heel Warmer (chemical Heat Pack)

Model number

11460-010T

Catalog number

11460-010T

Lot number

VN24062A26

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON [REDACTED], INFANT HEEL WARMER BECAME COLD AND GRITTY IN TEXTURE WHEN ACTIVATED RATHER THAN WARM AND SMOOTH TEXTURE. HEEL WARMER BEGAN LEAKING CRYSTALLIZED FLUID FROM BOTTOM SEAM. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR INFANT HEEL WARMER (CHEMICAL HEAT PACK), CARDINAL HEALTH (PER SITE REPORTER). NOTIFIED CARDINAL [REDACTED DATE].