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InjuryIRT

SUNBEAM

Received May 22, 2025 · Event occurred Jan 3, 2025

Report 3010805625-2025-00023 · MDR key 22070408

Device

Generic name

Heating Pad

Model number

887-583

Product problems

  • Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem
  • Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem

Patient

NA · Female

  • Burn(s)
  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "BURNS CAN OCCUR REGARDLESS OF CONTROL SETTING, CHECK SKIN UNDER PAD FREQUENTLY" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION. THERE IS AN INSTRUCTION THAT STATES, "DO NOT SIT ON, AGAINST, OR CRUSH PAD-AVOID SHARP FOLDS. PLACE PAD ON TOP OF AND NOT UNDER THE PART OF BODY NEEDING HEAT" AND CONSUMER FAILED TO PERFORM THAT INSTRUCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER ALLEGES SHE LEANED AGAINST THE HEATING PAD WHILE IN A CHAIR AND RECEIVED BURN(S) ON HER BACK. THERE WAS NOT A REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE(S) WITH THIS INCIDENT.