MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIFEWATCH SERVICES, INC. LIFEWATCH MOBILE CARDIAC TELEMETRY MCT 3-LEAD CEM; PLATINUM SENSOR

Model Number MCT 3L

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Date 10/20/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Per patient user guide sup546, patients are provided warning statements regarding electrode skin irritation.Patients are instructed to contact lifewatch services customer support prior to using the mct 3l monitoring system if they have known allergies to nickel or other metals.The patient is also informed in the user guide that if they develop skin irritation they should contact their healthcare professional.The patient presented to their health care provider for prescriptive treatment.The health care provider identified the skin irritation and prescribed triamcinilone actine 5% cream to apply to the affected area.Patient was sent provided with a different type electrodes to continue enrollment.The ifu located on the pouch states the electrodes are hypoallergenic and an electrode is to be worn for less than 72 hours.The electrodes are also pvc and latex free.The electrode supplier has not undergone changes in the production process or raw materials and meet requirements for skin sensitivity / cytotoxicity / irritation.No additional information is known to lifewatch services, inc.At this time.

Event Description

Patient communication of consulting a healthcare professional due to allergic reaction/skin irritation where treatment was prescribed.

• Brand Name: LIFEWATCH MOBILE CARDIAC TELEMETRY MCT 3-LEAD CEM
• Type of Device: PLATINUM SENSOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIFEWATCH SERVICES, INC.; 10255 w higgins rd.; suite 700; rosemont IL 60018 5606
• MDR Report Key: 12754547
• MDR Text Key: 281764503
• Report Number: 3027765-2021-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MCT 3L
• Device Catalogue Number: MCT 3L: UNIVERSAL GATEWAY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/04/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 68 YR