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According to the customer contact on (b)(6) 2026, "there have been 10 reported incidents of allergic reactions" and "allergic reactions have been described as red non raised rash encircling the scalp area." the customer contact stated, "bouffant caps have been noted to causing red irritation marks on patients' heads, more so on bald(ing) individuals." per the customer contact, "the bouffant is worn only for pacemaker procedures in the unit" and "it was on the patient's head while patient was being prepped for surgery." it was reported, "several minutes after the patient donned the bouffant, redness and irritation was noted on the scalp and was noted to be tracking down toward the eyes." the customer contact reported, "benadryl was administered "[25mg iv]"" and "patient was treated for allergic reaction following standard protocol." per the customer contact, no injuries were reported as a result of the reported incident.No additional information is available at this time.A sample has been requested for evaluation.It has been determined that though the event did not involve a death or serious injury, recurrence could cause or contribute to death or serious injury.Based on the information reviewed, this is a reportable event as defined under 21 cfr 803.3.
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