CAST PROTECTOR
Received Oct 16, 2014 · Event occurred Sep 24, 2014
Report 1417592-2014-00095 · MDR key 4196863
Device
Product problems
- Moisture or Humidity Problem
Patient
14 YR
- Skin Irritation
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHILE USING THE CAST PROTECTOR, THE CAST BECAME WET AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE DEVICE, THE LEG CAST BECAME WET AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. SOME SKIN IRRITATION OF THE HEEL WAS NOTED WHEN THE ORIGINAL CAST WAS REMOVED. THE END USER'S MOTHER TESTED THE CAST PROTECTOR FOR LEAKS FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT AND NONE WERE FOUND. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE HAVE NO LOT NUMBER. A SAMPLE WAS PULLED FROM STOCK AND EVALUATED. NO ABNORMALITIES WERE IDENTIFIED. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THE TOP OPENING OF THE CAST PROTECTOR WAS APPROPRIATELY SECURED PRIOR TO USE TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WITHOUT THE ACTUAL SAMPLE A ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED. DUE TO THE NEED FOR THE CAST TO BE REPLACED, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED.