| Model Number |
106130-17 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
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 indicates that she is severely allergic to the electrodes.She cannot wear them.The skin is so broken now.The patient needs replacements and possibly advice on what to do about the skin issue.The patient inquired if there was a different electrode.The patient stated that the skin irritation started a month ago.She took them off for about 10 days.The patient put them back on for 12 hours and the skin was red with bumps and itchy with little lesions and it leaked a clear liquid.The patient used the cover patches is what started the skin irritation.The electrodes were changed every day.They were moved around a little.The area was clean with soap and water, with no wipes.The patient does not have sensitive skin.The patient is allergic to latex.She has no other allergies or seasonal allergies.The patient spoke to her doctor who advised her to wear hydrocortisone cream once the skin is not broken and to take benadryl for the itchiness.The patient was told to use the electrodes for 10 days.That is when the second allergic reaction started.The patient took off the electrodes.She was advised to do the time test with the 63b electrodes once her skin is healed.No additional information has been received at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient indicates that she is severely allergic to the electrodes.She cannot wear them.The skin is so broken now.The patient needs replacements and possibly advice on what to do about the skin issue.The patient inquired if there was a different electrode.The patient stated that the skin irritation started a month ago.She took them off for about 10 days.The patient put them back on for 12 hours and the skin was red with bumps and itchy with little lesions and it leaked a clear liquid.The patient used the cover patches is what started the skin irritation.The electrodes were changed every day.They were moved around a little.The area was clean with soap and water, with no wipes.The patient does not have sensitive skin.The patient is allergic to latex.She has no other allergies or seasonal allergies.The patient spoke to her doctor who advised her to wear hydrocortisone cream once the skin is not broken and to take benadryl for the itchiness.The patient was told to use the electrodes for 10 days.That is when the second allergic reaction started.The patient took off the electrodes.She was advised to do the time test with the 63b electrodes once her skin is healed.No additional information has been received at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrections - b2, b4: date of this report added, b5: updated the product was not returned for evaluation, d3: manufacturer address and email address, g1: contact office and manufacturer site, g2, g3, g6: report type.Additional information - h6: impact code, method, h10: additional narrative, h11.This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The device was not returned to highridge medical for evaluation.The reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.The device history record was unable to be reviewed, as the lot number is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Highridge medical will continue to monitor for trends.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi related data quality updates only - a supplemental report is being submitted to address the discrepancies between fda medwatch form 3500a and gudid.Corrections: d1: brand name, d2a: device common name, d4: model number, d4: expiration date, g4: pma/510(k)#, h4: device manufacture date, h5: labeled for single use, h6: evaluation codes.Additional information: b4: date of this report, g3: date received by manufacturer.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient indicates that she is severely allergic to the electrodes.She cannot wear them.The skin is so broken now.The patient needs replacements and possibly advice on what to do about the skin issue.The patient inquired if there was a different electrode.The patient stated that the skin irritation started a month ago.She took them off for about 10 days.The patient put them back on for 12 hours and the skin was red with bumps and itchy with little lesions and it leaked a clear liquid.The patient used the cover patches is what started the skin irritation.The electrodes were changed every day.They were moved around a little.The area was clean with soap and water, with no wipes.The patient does not have sensitive skin.The patient is allergic to latex.She has no other allergies or seasonal allergies.The patient spoke to her doctor who advised her to wear hydrocortisone cream once the skin is not broken and to take benadryl for the itchiness.The patient was told to use the electrodes for 10 days.That is when the second allergic reaction started.The patient took off the electrodes.She was advised to do the time test with the 63b electrodes once her skin is healed.No additional information has been received at this time.
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