inforMED
MalfunctionFTC

UNK

Received Feb 25, 2005

Report MW1034782 · MDR key 578446

Device

Generic name

Light Beam Generator

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Nonstandard Device

Patient

45 YR

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SPA 'TREATED' RPTR WITH A LIGHT BEAM GENERATOR TO SUPPOSEDLY DRAIN ACCUMULATED FLUIDS IN THEIR NECK ALONG WITH A MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE MASSAGE OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. QUACKERY.