OtherLEJ
CYBERDOME I
Received Nov 17, 1999
Report MW4002634 · MDR key 252071
Device
Product problems
- Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional
Patient
NO INFO
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE BEDS USE VOLTARC 170 WATT BULBS WHICH ARE TOO STRONG IF USED ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BEDS. THE BEDS ARE LABELED WITH A MAXIMUM USAGE OF 20 MIN. THE SALON OWNER SAID HE HAD ONE CUSTOMER THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE BURNED AT 20 MIN BUT DID AND THEN HE TRIED IT FOR A LESSER AMOUNT OF TIME AND GOT VERY RED. (THE PERSON WHO GOT BURNED DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION). HE BELIEVES PEOPLE SHOULD USE THE BED FOR A MAX OF 10-15 MIN AND THE LABELING SHOULD BE CHANGED. HE IS AFRAID SOMEONE WILL REALLY HURT THEMSELVES OTHERWISE. HE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS TO ONES WHICH AREN'T AS STRONG.