It was reported that on (b)(6) 2015, the patient who used the adapt ostomy belt, went to his dermatologist for a reddened welt area on his skin.The reddened area was located under the buckle of his adapt ostomy belt and was noted to be 3/4" by 4-5".The area was not raised and did not itch; the skin remained intact.The patient had previously tried over the counter ointments and changed to a new belt.The dermatologist performed a skin biopsy which came back negative and prescribed desonide 5% to treat the redness.The dermatologist said the reddened area was strictly an abrasion.The reddened area was showing improvement with the application of the desonide.The patient had used a total of 6 belts over approximately 5 months and thought it may have been on a little too tight.
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