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SCRUB BRUSH SPONGE, SURGICAL

Received Mar 12, 2002

Report 1423507-2002-00034 · MDR key 380979

Device

Generic name

Scrub Brush

Model number

4458A

Catalog number

4458A

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Reaction

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Allergic reaction
  • Blister(s)
  • Erythema
  • Skin Irritation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TWO CLINICIANS, ONE DOCTOR AND ONE NURSE, HAD SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS AFTER USING THE SCRUB BRUSH. THEY BOTH GOT VERY RED AND IRRITATED AND THE DOCTOR DEVELOPED BLISTERS. THE DOCTOR HAD TO TAKE A PRESCRIPTION TO ALLEVIATE DR'S SYMPTOMS.