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DUPEL

Received Oct 24, 2002 · Event occurred Sep 17, 2002

Report 2182686-2002-00008 · MDR key 424029

Device

Generic name

Iontophoresis

Manufacturer

Empi

Model number

NA

Catalog number

199437-001

Lot number

NA

Product problems

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

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Burn(s)
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A PT RECEIVED A BURN DURING IONTOPHORESIS TREATMENT. THE DEVICE, A DUPEL UNIT, WAS USED WITH DUPEL ELECTRODES. THE PT TREATED THE BURN WITH SULFADIAZINE AND IS HEALING WITH NO REPORTED PROBLEMS.

Remedial action

  • Other