inforMED
InjuryIPF

ELECTRODE GEL PADS

Received Feb 28, 2013

Report MW5029191 · MDR key 2989449

Device

Generic name

Electrode Gel Pads

Lot number

1109001

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

Not reported

  • Pain
  • Tissue Damage
  • Fluid Discharge

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT IS USING REUSABLE ELECTRODE GEL PADS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR 6-10 HOURS. PATIENT EXPERIENCED, SORENESS, BLISTERING AND OOZING YELLOWISH FLUID FROM HIS BACK FOR 3 WEEKS. PATIENT IS TAKING ANTIBIOTICS AND USING BETADINE TO CLEAN AREA. PATIENT HAS BEEN USING THERAPY FOR 23 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEM UNTIL USING REUSABLE PADS.