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MalfunctionIME

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Received Jun 4, 2013 · Event occurred Apr 9, 2013

Report 3148640 · MDR key 3148640

Device

Generic name

Pack, Hot Or Cold

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel

Patient

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  • Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE NURSE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BREAK AN ICEPACK THE CONTENTS OF THE ICEPACK EXPLODED AND INTO NURSES EYES.======================MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR ICEPACK, INSTANT COLD PACK (PER SITE REPORTER).======================THEY ARE GOING TO LOOK INTO IT. COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPER USAGE.WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE?ICE NEEDED FOR A PATIENT.DEVICE #1IS THIS A LABORATORY DEVICE OR LABORATORY TEST?NO.