inforMED
InjuryPBX

TRUSCULPT ID

Received Jan 7, 2026 · Event occurred Aug 2, 2025

Report MW5181899 · MDR key 23992556

Device

Generic name

Massager, Vacuum, Radio Frequency Induced Heat

Manufacturer

Cutera Inc.

Patient

Female

  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn
  • Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn
  • Blister

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I RECEIVED A 2ND TO 3RD DEGREE BURN DUE TO A CUTERA TRUSCULPT ID PROCEDURE. DURING THE TREATMENT I TOLD THE NURSE MY BACK WAS GETTING HOT. SHE CHECKED THE CONNECTIONS AND FELT EVERYTHING WAS OK. AFTER THE PROCEDURE I HAD A BLISTERED BURN ON MY BACK THAT TOOK MONTHS TO HEAL AND I NOW HAVE A PERMANENT SCAR ON MY BACK.