InjuryIME
THERMIPAQ
Received Feb 1, 2019 · Event occurred Jan 19, 2019
Report MW5083658 · MDR key 8301345
Device
Generic name
Pack, Hot Or Cold, Reusable
Manufacturer
Carex / Compass Health BrandsProduct problems
- Burst Container or Vessel
- Explosion
Patient
38 YR
- Burn, Thermal
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CALLER CALLED TO REPORT THAT SHE USED A HOT AND COLD ¿PAQ¿ AS SHE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS AND PLACED THE ¿PAQ¿ INTO THE MICROWAVE WHEN THE MICROWAVE ALERTED HER THAT THE PAQ WAS READY SHE OPENED THE MICROWAVE DOOR AND THE ¿PAQ¿ BURST SPRAYING CLAY ALL OVER HER FACE THAT RESULTED IN BURNS. CALLER REPORTS THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO TREAT HER BURNS AT HOME. SHE TOO STATED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL REVIEWS ON (B)(6) WITH THE SAME MALFUNCTION HAPPENING TO OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT.