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ANODYNE THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM

Received Jul 23, 2013 · Event occurred Jul 15, 2013

Report MW5031075 · MDR key 3252332

Device

Generic name

Andoyne Infrared Light Therapy Device

Model number

480

Lot number

CE#04-155555

Product problems

  • Temperature Problem

Patient

74 YR

  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A PT EXPERIENCED A QUARTER -SIZED, FIRST TO SEND DEGREE BURN ON HER RIGHT CALF DURING THERAPY ON THAT EXTREMITY WITH AN ANDOYNE INFRARED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE. REASON FOR USE: TO INCREASE CIRCULATION OF THE RIGHT LOWER EXTREMITY. THE PT REPORTED THAT HER PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSED THE QUARTER-SIZED RED MARK ON HER RIGHT CALF AS A 1ST TO 2ND DEGREE BURN, AND THAT A TOPICAL OINTMENT WAS PRESCRIBED.