inforMED
InjuryIRT

SUNBEAM

Received Dec 2, 2022

Report 3010805625-2022-00046 · MDR key 15905716

Device

Generic name

Heating Pad

Model number

938-511

Product problems

  • Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem
  • Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem

Patient

Female

  • Burn(s)
  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER ALLEGES SHE WAS LAYING AGAINST THE HEATING PAD AND RECEIVED A BURN ON HER BACK. THERE WAS NOT A REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WITH THIS INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "BURNS CAN OCCUR REGARDLESS OF CONTROL SETTING, CHECK SKIN UNDER PAD FREQUENTLY" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT SIT ON, AGAINST, OR CRUSH PAD-AVOID SHARP FOLDS" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER ALLEGES SHE WAS LAYING AGAINST THE HEATING PAD AND RECEIVED A BURN ON HER BACK. THERE WAS NOT A REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WITH THIS INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CONSUMER DISCARDED ORIGINAL/CLAIM UNIT. CONSUMER RETURNED REPLACEMENT HEATING PAD ONLY. REVIEW/EXAMINATION PERFORMED ON REPLACEMENT UNIT ONLY. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "BURNS CAN OCCUR REGARDLESS OF CONTROL SETTING, CHECK SKIN UNDER PAD FREQUENTLY" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT SIT ON, AGAINST, OR CRUSH PAD-AVOID SHARP FOLDS" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.