Model Number 38301 |
Device Problems
Expiration Date Error (2528); Device Handling Problem (3265)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/12/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that small set of arctic gel pads were opened and gel came off from the pad rendering it unusable.Nurse replaced with universal pad for therapy.Nurse noticed petechiae on skin under pads after removal.The nurse noted that the universal pads were expired but unable to confirm expiration date of the pads used.Multiple adjustments were made to device during therapy.Per follow up information received via email on 14apr2022, the lot number was ngen0469.The petechia was found across the patient abdominal area.The skin condition before pads were applied was clear with no issues.The therapy was stopped into 7 hours of rewarming phase.No medical intervention was taken, the pads were removed from patient and they continued to monitor.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that small set of arctic gel pads were opened and gel came off from the pad rendering it unusable.Nurse replaced with universal pad for therapy.Nurse noticed petechiae on skin under pads after removal.The nurse noted that the universal pads were expired but unable to confirm expiration date of the pads used.Multiple adjustments were made to device during therapy.Per follow up information received via email on 14apr2022, the lot number was ngen0469.The petechia was found across the patient abdominal area.The skin condition before pads were applied was clear with no issues.The therapy was stopped into 7 hours of rewarming phase.No medical intervention was taken, the pads were removed from patient and they continued to monitor.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon further review, bd has determined this event is not reportable.The information provided does not reasonably suggest that the event may have caused or contributed to a reportable malfunction of the device or a death/serious injury of a patient, user or other person.Therefore this event is deemed not reportable per 21 cfr part 803.Pminnarasi 11jul2022.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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