inforMED
InjuryIOY

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Received Dec 13, 2002 · Event occurred Oct 7, 2002

Report MW1027034 · MDR key 434189

Device

Generic name

I.v. Arm Board - Infant

Model number

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Catalog number

DYND75010

Lot number

02GB0152

Product problems

  • Reaction

Patient

8 MO

  • Blister(s)
  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT'S BARE SKIN WAS SUPPORTED BY THE IV ARM BOARD TO STABILIZE IV SITE. WHEN IV WAS DISCONTINUED AND ARMBOARD REMOVED THE ANTERIOR ASPECT OF THE TORE ARM (WHERE THE SKIN WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PLASTIC BOARD) WAS SLOUGHED-OFF. PALMAR SURFACE OF HAND WAS MACERATED BUT INTACT. DORSUM OF HAND BLISTERED DUE TO TAPE. DX: LOCAL SKIN REACTION TO TAPE AND IV BOARD. RX WITH SILVADINE OINTMENT AND FOLLOW-UP WITH PHYSICIAN.