inforMED
InjuryFTC

UV PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP

Received Jan 29, 2021 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2021

Report MW5099123 · MDR key 11261643

Device

Generic name

Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological

Manufacturer

Unk

Product problems

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

Not reported

  • Burn(s)
  • Itching Sensation
  • Burn(s)
  • Itching Sensation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I BOUGHT A LAMP FROM (B)(6) WITH THE LINK (B)(6). I USED IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND FOUND IT TO BE OVERLY DRYING AND MADE ME INCREDIBLY ITCHY, AND IT ALSO BURNED MY SKIN BADLY AND HAVE TO GO TO HOSPITAL. IT SAYS THAT THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION (RX) MEDICAL DEVICE IN ITS PACKAGE AND MANUAL. WHY IT IS AVAILABLE ON (B)(6) FOR SALE TO INDIVIDUAL LIKE ME WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION. IT SHOULD BE RESTRICTED ON (B)(6). (B)(6). FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).