A physician reported a patient who was skin tested in the forearm with negative results on 17 february 1999.
On 27 february 1999, the patient developed facial and neck edema, facial hyperemia, and parathesias of the arms and legs.
On 27 february 1999, the physician prescribed intramuscular urbason.
The symptoms resolved on 02/march 1999.
The physician considered the symptoms product related.
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Device evaluation summary below: re: complaint investigation - systemic problems - edema face, erythema, and paresthesia.
Lot #97d011.
Co reviewed the device history records for this lot from finished product packaging to the hide batch.
All sterility, bioburden, pyrogen (rabbit) and limulus amebocyte lysate testing was performed as required and all tests passed.
During review of the device history records, several minor deviations were noted.
None of the deviations noted were significant nor would contribute to a cause for this complaint.
Based on the review of the device history records, co finds no assignable cause for this complaint.
Note: the use of collagen test implant and/or any collagen implant are contraindicated in patients with a history of anaphylactic reactions or severe allergies.
Director, global quality assurance.
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