Systemic Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to a GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder Device
Charles D. Resor, Ari M. Goldminz, Prem Shekar, Robert F. Padera, Patrick T. O’Gara, Pinak Shah
Abstract
Nickel hypersensitivity is a rarely reported complication of percutaneous patent foramen ovale/atrial septal defect closure. Herein, we report a case of systemic allergic contact dermatitis to nickel present in a GORE CARDIOFORM (W.L. Gore, Flagstaff, Arizona) septal occluder that resolved following explanation. To our knowledge this is the first published case of nickel hypersensitivity associated with this device. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Topics & Concepts
Patent foramen ovaleMedicineNickel allergyPercutaneousAllergic contact dermatitisContact dermatitisComplicationDermatologySurgeryAllergyImmunologyCardiovascular and Diving-Related ComplicationsRestraint-Related DeathsOccupational exposure and asthma