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DUPEL

Received Apr 29, 2002 · Event occurred Feb 22, 2002

Report 2182686-2002-00007 · MDR key 391194

Device

Generic name

Iontophoresis Dual Channel

Manufacturer

Empi

Model number

NA

Catalog number

198770

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Burn(s)
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING IONTOPHORESIS TREATMENT, A PATIENT RECEIVED A BURN. THE DEVICE, DUPEL, WAS USED WITH DUPEL ELECTRODES. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN WHO APPLIED NEOSPORIN ON THE AFFECTED AREA.

Remedial action

  • Other