inforMED
MalfunctionPCC

CEFALY

Received Feb 4, 2020 · Event occurred Nov 27, 2019

Report MW5092757 · MDR key 9671457

Device

Generic name

Stimulator, Nerve, Electrical, Transcutaneous, For Migraine

Manufacturer

Cefaly Technology

Product problems

  • Product Quality Problem

Patient

59 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UNABLE TO TREAT MIGRAINE; I PURCHASE THE CEFALY IN 2018. IT FELL APART IN 2019 RENDERING IT INOPERABLE TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR MY MIGRAINES. THE PRODUCT IS EXPENSIVE, (B)(6). THE PRODUCT SHOULD NOT FALL APART AFTER NORMAL USE. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).