inforMED
InjuryFPF

SPA COMFORTS

Received Jan 11, 2016 · Event occurred Dec 23, 2015

Report MW5059318 · MDR key 5366192

Device

Generic name

Spa Girl Hot Water Bottle With Microfiber Carer-light Blue Rubber Construction,

Product problems

  • Defective Device

Patient

13 YR

  • Burn(s)
  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A NEW HOT WATER BOTTLE FAILED 10 MINUTES INTO USE AND SEVERELY BURNED OUR (B)(6) Y/O DAUGHTER ON HER THIGH AND ANKLE. BOTTLE WAS FILED 3/4 OF WAY UP WITH HOT KETTLE WATER. FAILURE APPEARS TO NOT BE ALONG A SEAM BUT AT THE BOTTOM EDGE 1 INCH RUPTURE AND APPARENT WEAKENING OF THE RUBBER IN MANY PLACES. (B)(6). PURCHASE DATE: (B)(6) 2015, THIS DATE IS ESTIMATE. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT MODIFIED BEFORE THE INCIDENT.