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MalfunctionMDA

OTOFORM K

Received May 15, 2014 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2014

Report 2939821-2014-00018 · MDR key 3958648

Device

Generic name

Putty

Model number

NC12006

Catalog number

NC12006

Lot number

204173

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

65 YR

  • Itching Sensation
  • Reaction

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PRODUCT IS A PUTTY-LIKE SILICONE USED TO HELP SOFTEN AND FLATTEN HYPERTROPHIC SCARRING. THE HARDENER PASTE OF THE PRODUCT IS TO BE MIXED WITH THE PUTTY BEFORE USE. THE PATIENT REPORTED SIGNIFICANT ITCHING AND ALLEGED ALLERGIC REACTION WITH THE PRODUCT. THE OT INSTRUCTED THE PATIENT TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PATIENT REPORTED AFFECTED AREA IS SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER SINCE DISCONTINUING USE OF THE PRODUCT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL LOT #: 204050, ADDITIONAL EXPIRATION DATE: 04/2015.