| Model Number |
80304A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Blister (4537)
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| Date of Event |
05/26/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Customer reported patient had total abdominal hysterectomy (had block w/ marcaine & exparel pre-op).A heat pack was used post-op for cramping & abdominal pain.Nursing reported heating pack was used per manufacturer guidelines and placed above the binder.A small blistered area noted at incision with surrounding erythema.Patient returned to hospital with concern for burn at incision site and infection.She required admission, plastic surgery consult, and 2 additional procedures with xenograft placement.Patient did report she used heat on her abdomen after discharge- unable to determine type of heating pack used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint was forwarded to the manufacturing facility where it is currently still under investigation.A follow up report will be filed once the results have been completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As no samples were returned for evaluation, a root cause could not be determined.A review of the device history record could not be performed as a lot was not provided.Cardinal health has made a business decision to close the site which manufactures product 80304a and transition to a third-party manufacturer.Cardinal health will continue to monitor complaint trends for this reported issue.
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