MalfunctionFPF
HOT WATER BOTTLE
Received Feb 14, 1997 · Event occurred Dec 6, 1996
Report 1520456-1997-00002 · MDR key 70277
Device
Generic name
Water Bottle
Manufacturer
Abbott LaboratoriesModel number
UNKCatalog number
02816
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Hole In Material
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IN ATTEMPTING TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN, THE USER FILLED THE BOTTLE WITH HOT WATER, WRAPPED IT IN A TOWEL, PLACED IT IN A CHAIR, AND SAT DOWN WITH HER BACK AGAINST THE BOTTLE. AIR LEAK FROM A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE AND HOT WATER SPILLED OVER USER'S BACK AND RECTUM, PRODUCING BLISTERS WHICH BURST. USER WAS URGENTLY TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN.
Remedial action
- Other