It was reported that a patient required treatment with steroids after developing rashes from the drapes and towels (from the custom surgical tray).The rashes were reportedly noticed on the patient's face, axillae, trunk, and arms.It was denied that the patient developed rashes on the surgical site.Per report, the rashes were not noticed immediately after surgery and post-surgery, patient called and notified the breast clinic of the rashes.Per the initial reporter, "it is difficult for me to say if towels or drapes were the suspected culprit." due to the reported event and need for medical intervention, this medwatch is being filed.A sample is not available to be returned for evaluation.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.No additional information is available.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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