MalfunctionISA
RELAXOR THERAPY DEEPKNEADING MASSAGE
Received Jan 2, 1998 · Event occurred Jan 1, 1998
Report MW1012715 · MDR key 141066
Device
Generic name
Massager (heated)
Manufacturer
J.b. Research Inc.Model number
1001Catalog number
NI
Lot number
NI
Product problems
- Fire
- Burn hole(s)
Patient
NO INFO
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE WAS PURCHASED FOR A GIFT. HER HUSBAND WAS USING THE DEVICE ON 1/1/98 FOR THE SECOND TIME, WHEN HE BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. HE JUMPED OUT OF THE CHAIR AND NOTED A SPARK FROM THE DEVICE. A HOLE WAS BURN THROUGH THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CHAIR. NO INJURIES OCCURRED.