The patient reported skin irritation and allergic reaction from wearing the zio xt patch.The patient, who stated they are immunocompromised, also reported they were presenting with a fever and felt ill.Multiple attempts were made to contact the patient to obtain additional information; however, the patient could not be reached.The returned product was evaluated and successfully produced a clinical report.The device passed functional verification testing during the manufacturing process.Skin irritation is a known inherent risk of the device.Device manual warnings section read as follows: do not use the zio at patch on patients with known allergic reaction to adhesives or hydrogels or with family history of adhesive skin allergies.¿if skin irritation such as severe redness, itching or allergic symptoms develop, remove the zio at patch from the patient¿s chest.
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