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MalfunctionLBI

PHOTOTHERAPY BILIBLANKET

Received May 22, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 8, 2026

Report 25259324 · MDR key 25259324

Device

Generic name

Unit, Neonatal Phototherapy

Manufacturer

Bistos Co., Ltd.

Patient

7 DA · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS GIVEN A BILIBLANKET FROM DME COMPANY SUPPLY FOR HOME USE. THE NEXT DAY, FAMILY REPORTED TO CLINIC THAT IT WAS USED FOR A SHORT TIME, AND THE DEVICE GAVE AN ERROR MESSAGE INDICATING IT WAS "OVERHEATING." INFANT MONITORED, BILIRUBIN WAS DOWNTRENDING, SO NO ADDITIONAL PHOTOTHERAPY WAS ORDERED. NO PATIENT HARM.