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Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Rash (2033); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient that the cover patches took skin and hair off her neck.The patient stated that the skin was not itchy and had no blisters but there were red spots on her skin under the cover patches.The patient claimed that she changed electrodes and covers every 2-3 days.The patient also stated that her neck has sensitive skin and has allergies to sulfa drugs and medical staples.The patient does take blood pressure medication.The patient spoke to her home health nurse who suggested that she discontinue using the cover patches and try a different tape.The patient is currently using kt tape successfully.No additional patient consequences have been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimvie complaint: (b)(4).Date of event: the event occurred sometime in dec 2022.Medical product: unknown.Therapy date: unknown.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimvie for investigation.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The device was not returned to zimvie for investigation.The reported event was not verifiable after the investigation associated with skin irritation.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.No physical and/or functional condition could be found after the dhr that could be considered a causal factor for the reported complaint.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly zimvie will continue to monitor for trends.The following sections have been updated: h6: component codes added 772 ¿ cover.H6: impact code added 4648-insufficient information.H6: clinical code added 2033 - rash.H6: clinical code added 4545 - skin inflammation/ irritation.H6: device code updated to 2682 - patient-device incompatibility.H6: investigation code added to 3331 - analysis of production records.H6: investigation code added to 4114 - device not returned.H6: investigation code added to 4119 ¿ insufficient information available.H6: investigation findings code added to 3221: no findings available.H6: investigation conclusion added to 4315- cause not established.The following sections have been corrected: h6: device code updated to 2993: adverse event without identified device or use problem.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient that the cover patches took skin and hair off her neck.The patient stated that the skin was not itchy and had no blisters but there were red spots on her skin under the cover patches.The patient claimed that she changed electrodes and covers every 2-3 days.The patient also stated that her neck has sensitive skin and has allergies to sulfa drugs and medical staples.The patient does take blood pressure medication.The patient spoke to her home health nurse who suggested that she discontinue using the cover patches and try a different tape.The patient is currently using kt tape successfully.No additional patient consequences have been reported.
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