inforMED
InjuryLEJ

PANTHER BED

Received Feb 2, 2011 · Event occurred Jan 6, 2011

Report MW5019211 · MDR key 1976719

Device

Generic name

None

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

16 YR

  • Peeling
  • Disability
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties
  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn
  • Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

(B)(6) FEMALE, PAID (B)(6) AND SIGNED HER OWN RELEASE FORM ON (B)(6), 2011. SHE TANNED IN ROOM 10 FOR 15 MINS. ON (B)(6), SHE WAS PLACED IN ROOM #8. "PANTHER BED" WHERE SHE TANNED FOR 20 MINUTES. SHE HAD 2ND - 3RD DEGREE BURNS WITH INTENSE PEELING AND BLISTERING. WAS UNABLE TO AMBULATE, ATTEND SCHOOL OR WORK FOR A NUMBER OF DAYS. WAS NOT GIVEN PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR. THE NAME OF THE OWNER IS (B)(6). THE ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT IS (B)(6). OWNER HAS REFUSED TO REPAY MONEY OR SPEAK WITH GRANDMOTHER.