inforMED
MalfunctionILY

TDP HEAT LAMP

Received Jan 8, 2026 · Event occurred Nov 19, 2025

Report 24003634 · MDR key 24003634

Device

Generic name

Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Patient

17 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PROVIDER WAS USING A HEAT LAMP DURING ACUPUNCTURE, PULLED LAMP TOWARDS THE PATIENT WHERE THE HYDRAULICS AND SPRING TENSION GAVE WAY CAUSING THE ARM TO DROP ONTO THE PATIENT'S NECK. THE PATIENT DID NOT SUSTAIN HARM NOR DID THE PATIENT HAVE TO HAVE A PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION.