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MalfunctionIME

BUDDY BEAR

Received Jun 1, 2016

Report 9681423-2016-00006 · MDR key 5692978

Device

Generic name

Bed Buddy

Model number

BBF1602-06

Catalog number

BBF1602-06

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Fire

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BED BUDDY BEAR OVERHEATED IN MICROWAVE. THE CONSUMER IS LEAVING TWO PLASTIC WIRES THAT HOLD THE BEAR INTO THE BOX - THESE WERE NOT REMOVED, CAUSING THE BEAR TO OVERHEAT.