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InjuryEXB

NEW IMAGE FLEXTEND TAPE BORDERED BARRIER 2-1/4" FLG 1-3/4" PRESIZED OPENING

Received Jun 11, 2019 · Event occurred Jun 5, 2019

Report 1119193-2019-00025 · MDR key 8687596

Device

Generic name

New Image Flextend Tape Bordered Barrier 2-1/4" Flg 1-3/4" Presized Opening

Catalog number

14709

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

94 YR

  • Skin Inflammation
  • Skin Inflammation

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BIOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING HAS BEEN PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 10993 AND MATERIALS WERE FOUND TO BE NON-SENSITIZERS. DHR REVIEW NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE LOT NUMBER NOT KNOWN. SAMPLE REVIEW NOT POSSIBLE. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED SKIN IRRITATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN END USER DEVELOPED SKIN INFLAMMATION UNDER THE OSTOMY BARRIER & TAPE, EXTENDING BEYOND THE BARRIER ABOUT 3 INCHES. ONE AREA NEXT TO THE STOMA HAD SKIN STRIPPING AND WAS WEEPING. SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON JUNE 5TH WHO PRESCRIBED CIPRO AND FLAGYL. THE SKIN HAS ALREADY IMPROVED. THE INFLAMMATIONS IS ALMOST GONE AND THE WEEPY AREA HAS DRIED.