MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BRIDGES CONSUMER HEALTHCARE THERMACARE HEAT WRAP; HOT OR COLD DISPOSABLE PACK.

Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Bruise/Contusion (1754); Scar Tissue (2060); Skin Discoloration (2074); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)
Date of Event	11/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, this spontaneous report was received regarding a 31-year-old female in association with an unspecified thermacare heat wrap.On an unspecified date in (b)(6) 2025, the consumer would apply a thermacare menstrual 8 hr heat wrap to her lower stomach at night for 4 hours at a time.She would also apply an unspecified thermacare heat wrap during the day for 4 hours.On (b)(6) 2026, it was identified this report was associated to the below related report.Approximately after 3 to 4 days of using the menstrual heat wraps during the night and the unspecified thermacare heat wrap she noticed redness, irritation, itching, swelling, and a rash.The rash below the stomach and above the vaginal area.She used coconut oil to help with the symptoms.She continued using the products.Approximately 2 to 3 weeks after using the products she experienced burns which resulted in blisters which burst.Approximately on (b)(6) 2026, the consumer went to an emergency room (er) and was diagnosed with a contusion.The consumer wanted to obtain a second opinion.On (b)(6) 2026, the application area was black, a scar was noticeable, and the burns were still healing.As of (b)(6) 2026, the area was discolored and sore.No additional information was provided.Please see the related case 3007593958-2025-00004 which captures the experience with the thermacare menstrual heat wraps.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been collected regarding this case; however, this new information does not alter the outcome of the investigation.The root cause cannot be identified.There is limited device specific information provided, and no batch number was available for evaluation.Without a batch reference number, a manufacturing and technical evaluation cannot be completed for the wrap involved in this case.No product quality related trend was identified for the subclass adverse event safety request for investigation.Care should be taken when using the device, following all safety and use information as provided with the wrap to avoid the risk of burns and other skin irritations.The manufacturing operations employ quality control procedures which include in-process testing, thermal testing and visual inspection, to ensure packaged product quality.There are pre-identified risk factors that could cause a burn listed in the hazard analysis (b)(4).In addition to these hazards, there are multiple risks that are outside the control of the site.These include things like age, skin condition, medical conditions, device use error and off-label use.The warning labels on our product are used to address these risks and relay the appropriate instructions for use to our customers to avoid burns, blisters and skin irritations.

• Brand Name: THERMACARE HEAT WRAP
• Common Device Name: HOT OR COLD DISPOSABLE PACK.
• Manufacturer (Section D): BRIDGES CONSUMER HEALTHCARE; 811 broad street; suite 600; chattanooga TN 37402
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGELINI; 1231 wyandotte dr; albany GA 31705
• Manufacturer Contact: tonya blackwell ; 1231 wyandotte dr; albany, GA 31705 ; 2294463083
• MDR Report Key: 24532958
• Report Number: 3007593958-2026-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 21100032
• Product Code: IMD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00305733010396
• UDI-Public: 305733010396
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 31 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 98 KG