inforMED
InjuryFTC

YONKER UV PHOTOTHERAPY LAMP

Received Aug 13, 2019 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2019

Report 3013482554-2019-00005 · MDR key 8890812

Device

Generic name

Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatologial

Model number

YK-6000BT

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

Not reported

  • Skin Irritation
  • Skin Irritation

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.

Remedial action

  • Relabeling
  • Other