InjuryFTC
PUVA
Received Oct 3, 2001 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2001
Report MW1023000 · MDR key 354601
Device
Product problems
- Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
Patient
56 YR
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TREATMENT GIVEN FOR GA WITH PUVA AT MED CTR. THE GA WAS ON BOTH LEGS, AND AFTER AN EVALUATION BY DR, HE RECOMMENDED A SERIES OF PUVA TREATMENTS. THE FIRST TREATMENT OCCURRED ON 4/2001 AND THE SECOND TREATMENT 3 DAYS LATER. THE ADVERSE EVENTS OCCURRED AFTER THE SECOND TREATMENT RESULTING IN FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH LEGS.