ICY HOT HEAT THERAPY PATCH
Report
- Report Number
- 1022556-2008-00295
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- March 13, 2008
- Date of Event
- February 1, 2008
- Report Date
- February 14, 2008
- Manufacturer
- CHATTEM, INC.
- Product Code
- IMD
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1197-2008
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
SINCE THIS IS A DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE DEVICE, THE PATCH IS UNAVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS. THIS REPORT IS BELOW THE THRESHOLD OF THE FDA'S REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY REPORTING OF ADVERSE EVENTS INVOLVING MEDICAL DEVICES AS THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT RESULTED IN SERIOUS ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES. INSTEAD, OUR INVESTIGATION HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PT EXPERIENCED TEMPORARY OR MEDICALLY REVERSIBLE ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES. ACCORDINGLY, THIS MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED AS A VOLUNTARY AND PROACTIVE MEASURE BY THE MANUFACTURER TO ENHANCE PRODUCT SAFETY AND PHARMACOVIGILANCE.
THE CONSUMER REPORTED USING THE PRODUCT FOR 7 AND A HALF HRS ON THE TOP OF HER RIGHT SHOULDER. WHEN THE PATCH WAS REMOVED, THE CONSUMER DESCRIBED A BURN WHICH CAUSED A RAW AREA, LEFT A SCAR AND TOOK 7 TO 10 DAYS TO BEGIN TO HEAL. NO FURTHER DETAIL WAS PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICY HOT HEAT THERAPY PATCH | IMD | CHATTEM, INC. | 083 | 2A7Q2 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |