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MalfunctionILY

ANODYNE THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM

Received Jun 8, 2011 · Event occurred May 19, 2011

Report MW5020967 · MDR key 2127004

Device

Generic name

Anodyne

Model number

480

Product problems

  • Energy Output To Patient Tissue Incorrect
  • Self-Activation or Keying

Patient

75 YR

  • Burn, Thermal

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OT PLACED PADS ON PT AND BRIEFLY LEFT ROOM. WHEN OT RETURNED, THE UNIT APPEARED TO HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY INCREASED ITS INTENSITY. AREA ASSESSED FOR SKIN INTEGRITY, AND REDDENED AREA NOTED ON RIGHT SCAPULA. PT DENIED PAIN OR DISCOMFORT AT TIME. INFRARED UNIT HAD BEEN CALIBRATED PER GUIDELINES. UNIT SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.