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InjuryEXB

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

Received Nov 19, 2019 · Event occurred Sep 3, 2019

Report 1119193-2019-00041 · MDR key 9341071

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

65 YR

  • Skin Irritation
  • Skin Irritation

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. SAMPLES NOT AVAILABLE SO REVIEW NOT POSSIBLE. END USER'S WEIGHT NOT AVAILABLE SO AN ESTIMATION WAS USED IN THIS REPORT. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED SKIN IRRITATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN END USER EXPERIENCED A RASH WITH SMALL AREAS OF SORES, BLISTERS AND BLEEDING UNDER THE BARRIER PORTION OF THE OSTOMY APPLIANCE. THE END USER WAS PRESCRIBED TOPICAL STEROIDS, HYDROGEL AND A DRESSING FOR THE AREA. THE END USER'S WOCN STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE OSTOMY BARRIER AND THAT HER SKIN IS JUST SENSITIVE. THE AREAS ARE NOW HEALING IN RESPONSE TO THE TREATMENT.