Patient reported open, wet, and bleeding blisters.Skin was prepped by washing with warm water, soap and dried.Patient went to er, cortisone cream applied.Patient wore monitor for 5 days and had to remove due to the skin irritation.Patient returned the monitor, but did not return the patch which is what caused the skin issue.Patient discontinued service.Marsi, skin burn, and associated symptoms may inherently occur under the course of ecg monitoring.No single factor or combination of factors can be attributable to electrode skin irritation and associated symptoms.The product labeling advises patients of alternate options and other steps to take if skin irritation develops, including healthcare professional contact as needed.
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Patient reported open, wet, and bleeding blisters.Skin was prepped by washing with warm water, soap and dried.Patient went to er, cortisone cream applied.Patient wore monitor for 5 days and had to remove due to the skin irritation.Patient returned the monitor, but did not return the patch which is what caused the skin issue.Patient discontinued service.
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