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MED ELECTRODE
Received Jul 1, 2005 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2005
Report 620900 · MDR key 620900
Device
Generic name
Electrode For Iontophoresis
Manufacturer
North Coast Medical, Inc.Model number
*Catalog number
NC89251B
Lot number
251343-003 RETURN
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
47 YR
- Rash
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT CAME TO NEXT PT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SESSION AND COMPLAINED OF A RASH AT THE SITE WHERE THE ELECTRODES HAD BEEN APPLIED DURING THE LAST VISIT. ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP REVEALS: FACILITY IS UNSURE IF IT IS THE ELECTRODE. THE STAFF STATED THAT OTHER PATIENTS COMPLAINED AFTER THEY USED THESE ELECTRODES AND SO THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED USING THEM. FACILITY DOES NOT BELIEVE IT WAS THE DRUG THAT CAUSED THE RASH.