OtherIME
FLEXIPAC
Received Sep 14, 2007 · Event occurred Jun 14, 2007
Report 1022819-2007-00002 · MDR key 913268
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Product code (IME)
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Device
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
YR
- Injury
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT MISUSED THE COLD COMPRESS PRODUCT BY PLACING IT IN A COMPETITORS WRAP, THEN PLACING THE UNINTENDED SIDE OF THE WRAP AGAINST HER SKIN THAT DID NOT PROVIDE INSULATING PROPERTIES TO PREVENT FROSTBITE TO THE SKIN. THE INSTRUCTION WRITTEN ON THE COLD PACK ITSELF WARNS TO ONLY USE THE MFR BRAND WRAP WITH THE COLD COMPRESS.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE PT MISUSED THE COLD COMPRESS PRODUCT BY INSERTING IT INTO A COMPETITOR'S SEWN WRAP/SLEEVE, AND APPLYING THE WRONG SIDE TO HER SKIN RESULTING IN FROSTBITE TO THE SKIN. ADD'L LOT# 051207.