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CAROLON 6 X 10 GEL 24/CS

Received Oct 12, 2005 · Event occurred Aug 29, 2005

Report 1423507-2005-00119 · MDR key 640316

Device

Generic name

Reusable Hot Gel Pack

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

Model number

08062

Catalog number

08062

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break
  • Device Slipped

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Burn(s)
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER SAID HE HEATED THE GEL PACK, AND THE GEL BAG BROKE AND SPILLED ON TOP OF HIS FOOT AND BURNED HIS FOOT. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND THE DOCTOR LANCED IT AT THE BURN SITE, PUT CREAM ON IT, AND WRAPPED THE FOOT. THE DOCTOR GAVE HIM A TETANUS SHOT AND A PAINKILLER PRESCRIPTION. THE CUSTOMER THREW THE PACK AWAY.