inforMED
MalfunctionILY

RED LIGHT RED

Received Dec 3, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 13, 2024

Report MW5163149 · MDR key 20845256

Device

Generic name

Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Manufacturer

Unk

Patient

51 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I USED A RED LIGHT BED AT (B)(6). THE BED WAS EXTREMELY HOT. I HAVE USED RED LIGHT BEDS IN THE PAST AND THEY WERE NEVER HOT. I TOLD THE LADY AT THE COUNTER, AND I HAD SENT A MESSAGE TO THE OWNER. I WAS TOLD TO LAY A TOWEL DOWN BEFORE LAYING IN THE BED. THEY STATED IT WAS JUST HOT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS CORRECT. I FEEL THE PURPOSE OF THE RED LIGHT IS TO HEAL NOT TO HURT.