Model Number 2013-760-CNR |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Burn(s) (1757)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Consumer alleges her mother-in-law took medication then lain upon the heating pad.Consumer fell asleep then awoke to burns on her buttocks.There was not a report of property damage with this incident.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There is an instruction that states, "do not sit on, against, or crush pad-avoid sharp folds.Place pad on top of and not under the part of body needing heat" and consumer failed to perform that instruction.Consumer admits to sleeping while using the heating pad which is a violation of the instructions and warnings provided.There is an instruction that states, "burns can occur regardless of control setting, check skin under pad frequently" and consumer failed to perform that instruction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There is an instruction that states, "do not sit on, against, or crush pad-avoid sharp folds.Place pad on top of and not under the part of body needing heat" and consumer failed to perform that instruction.Consumer admits to sleeping while using the heating pad which is a violation of the instructions and warnings provided.There is an instruction that states, "burns can occur regardless of control setting, check skin under pad frequently" and consumer failed to perform that instruction.
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Event Description
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Consumer alleges her mother-in-law took medication then lain upon the heating pad.Consumer fell asleep then awoke to burns on her buttocks.There was not a report of property damage with this incident.
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