(b)(4).
Device not returned.
Additional information has been requested and obtained.
If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
What is the procedure date? tkr.
What date did the reaction occur on? approx.
1 week post-op.
What does the reaction look like and how large of an area does the reaction cover? n/k.
Do you have any pictures of the reaction? no.
Was there any medical or surgical intervention performed (product removed; re-operation; re-closure; prescription steroids; antibiotics prescribed)? if so, please clarify.
Prescriptiontopical steroid used.
What is the most current patient status? n/k.
Can you identify the lot number of the product that was used? not provided was prineo/dermabond or skin adhesive used on the patient in a previous surgery or wound closure? n/k.
Please describe how the adhesive was applied.
Unknown.
What prep was used prior to, during or after prineo use? betadine.
Was a dressing placed over the incision? if so, what type of cover dressing used? unknown.
Is the patient hypersensitive or have allergies to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde? unknown.
Is the patient hypersensitive to pressure sensitive adhesives? unknown.
Were any patch or sensitivity tests performed? no.
Patient demographics: initials / id, gender, age or date of birth; bmi: unknown.
Patient pre-existing medical conditions (ie.
Allergies, history of reactions): unknown.
Has the patient previously been exposed to similar glues/agents for repair, crafts, cosmetic use (lashes, nails)? unknown.
Surgeon has been using product for a long time.
No product will be returned.
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It was reported a patient underwent a total knee replacement on an unknown date in december 2020 and topical skin adhesive was used.
About 1 week post operatively, patient had inflammation, blistering, itchiness, and swelling where the adhesive was placed.
Prescription topical steroid administered.
Additional information has been requested.
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