inforMED
InjuryFTC

YONKER UV PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP

Received Feb 13, 2019 · Event occurred Feb 1, 2019

Report MW5084065 · MDR key 8339485

Device

Generic name

Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatologial

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Pain
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Irritation
  • Burning Sensation
  • Pain
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Irritation
  • Burning Sensation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I AM A PATIENT HAS PSORIASIS ON ARM. I BOUGHT A UVB LAMP ON (B)(6), THE LINK IS (B)(6). I USED, ACCORDING TO THEIR MANUAL, THE MANUAL SAID IT SHOULD BE USED UNDER PHYSICIAN¿S GUIDE, BUT WHEN I BOUGHT IT, IT HADN¿T BEEN NOTICED. I USED IT AT HOME BY MYSELF , AFTER 2 TIMES IRRITATION MY SKIN GOT DEEP RED AND HURT LIKE A BURN. I COMPLAINED TO (B)(6) AND THE SELLER, THEY SAID THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION MEDICAL DEVICE.