WARMING LAMP
Received Oct 18, 2010 · Event occurred Oct 8, 2010
Report 1881518 · MDR key 1881518
Device
Generic name
Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating
Manufacturer
Philips Respironics (formerly J.h. Emerson Co.)Model number
96-TDLCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Malposition of Device
Patient
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- Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A PEDIATRIC PATIENT (IN PATIENT) RECEIVED A 2ND DEGREE BURN FROM A HEAT LAMP. ====================== HEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S IMPRESSION======================THE DEVICE WAS PLACED TOO CLOSE TO THE PATIENT (MORE THAN 28 CM PER MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS)