InjuryIPY
NEMECTRON EDIT
Received Oct 26, 1994 · Event occurred Mar 2, 1992
Report 2432135-1994-00001 · MDR key 18754
Device
Product problems
- Thermal Decomposition of Device
Patient
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- Burn(s)
- Skin Discoloration
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT RECEIVED LUMBAR ELECTRICAL TREATMENT. AT END OF TREATMENT A SUSPICIOUS REDNESS WAS NOTICED, NOT UNLIKE A BURN. 3/3/94 PT CAME BACK IN OFFICE, HAD SMALL ELECTRICAL BURN. PT SAID IT IS ONLY TENDER. PHYSICIAN GAVE SAME TREATMENT USING LESS INTENSITY. 3/6/94 PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO EXCISE THE BURN TO HELP HEAL THE AREA. IT LOOKED TO HIM LIKE IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS HEAL. PHYSICAN RECOMMEDED ALSO KEFLEX. DR CONTINUED TREATMENT.