The patient reported skin irritation with signs of secondary infection caused by zio at.The patient, who is also a doctor, prescribed the treatment for herself.The patient was contacted for follow up but could not be reached due to invalid contact information.This case is being reported out of an abundance of caution due to the inability to confirm the physicians indication for prescribing the treatment.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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