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InjuryILY

BABY QUASAR

Received May 14, 2010 · Event occurred Apr 17, 2010

Report 3006182559-2010-00001 · MDR key 1692102

Device

Generic name

Baby Quasar

Model number

BQ101

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

2225

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

USER ADMITTED SHE FELL ASLEEP WITH THE UNIT ON AND USED THE HEAT DEVICE MUCH LONGER THAN SHE SHOULD HAVE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. WHEN WE ASKED FOR THE PRODUCT TO BE RETURNED, SHE AGREED IF WE WOULD SEND A REPLACEMENT, WHICH WE DID. SHE IS A SATISFIED USER AND WILL CONTINUE TO USE THE BABY QUASAR.

Description of Event or Problem

USER FELL ASLEEP USING THE BABY QUASAR AND WOKE UP THREE HOURS LATER WITH A BLISTERED BURN ON HER CHEEK. SHE APPLIED COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY AND WENT TO THE ER. SHE FOLLOWED UP HER ER VISIT WITH SEVERAL VISITS TO A WOUND CARE SPECIALIST. ON (B) (6) 2010 - ER VISIT. ON (B) (6) 2010 - VISIT TO WOUND CARE SPECIALIST. ON (B) (6) 2010 - VISIT TO WOUND CARE SPECIALIST. ON (B) (6) 2010 - VISIT TO WOUND CARE SPECIALIST.

Remedial action

  • Patient Monitoring