MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGELINI THERMACARE HEAT WRAP; HOT OR COLD DISPOSABLE PACK.

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Burn(s) (1757)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The root cause cannot be identified.There is limited device specific information provided, no batch number was available for evaluation.Without a batch reference number, a manufacturing and technical evaluation cannot be completed for the wrap involved in this case.No product quality related trend was identified for the subclass adverse event safety request for investigation.Care should be taken when using the device, following all safety and use information as provided with the wrap to avoid the risk of blisters and other skin irritations.The manufacturing operations employ quality control procedures which include in process testing, thermal testing and visual inspection, to ensure packaged product quality.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2022, a spontaneous report from the us was received via social media regarding a female (age not provided) who used an unspecified thermacare heat wrap.Medical history and concomitant products were not provided.On an unspecified date, the consumer used a thermacare heat wrap for an unknown indication.On an unspecified date, approximately 3 minutes after the consumer used a thermacare heat wrap, she felt burning.She noted she got burned and remarked, "never again." no additional information is expected as no contact information was provided.

• Brand Name: THERMACARE HEAT WRAP
• Type of Device: HOT OR COLD DISPOSABLE PACK.
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGELINI; 1231 wyandotte dr; albany GA 31705
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRIDGES CONSUMER HEALTHCARE; 811 broad street, suite 600; chattanooga TN 37402
• Manufacturer Contact: scott hughes ; 811 broad street, suite 600; chattanooga, TN 37402 ; 4237178579
• MDR Report Key: 15934394
• MDR Text Key: 305046140
• Report Number: 3007593958-2022-00082
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IMD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female