Model Number 8900-0224-01 |
Device Problem
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Zoll medical corporation has not received the device for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.
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Event Description
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Complainant alleged that while attempting to defibrillate a patient (age & gender unknown), after removing the electrode pads, burns were found on the patient's skin.Complainant indicated that the patient subsequently sustained a third degree burn.The clinician treated the burn with medihoney gel and foam dressing.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to zoll medical corporation for evaluation.Instead, a picture of the customer's report was provided.Review of the picture did show the customer's report.The customer stated that the patient received a third degree burn and received a single treatment of topical gel and a foam wrapping.Burns occurring during defibrillation are an anticipated outcome and can result for many reasons including, but not limited to: how the skin is prepared and how the electrodes are applied.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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