MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS INC. SUNBEAM HEATING PAD FOR PAIN RELIEF KING SIZE ULTRAHEAT, 3 HEAT SETTINGS W/AUTO; PAD, HEATING, POWERED

Model Number 732-500

Device Problems Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Melted (1385)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

I have used the same sunbeam heating pad for the past 7 years in the same location on my couch every night.Tonight, the heating pad was on for approx 15 mins when it become extremely hot.I turned it off and it remained hot.I removed the pad from behind my back and smelled burning plastic.I turned off the heating pad and unplugged it.The plastic pad on the inside was melting and beginning to burn.Retailer: (b)(6).Purchase date: (b)(6) 2012.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: SUNBEAM HEATING PAD FOR PAIN RELIEF KING SIZE ULTRAHEAT, 3 HEAT SETTINGS W/AUTO
• Type of Device: PAD, HEATING, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SUNBEAM PRODUCTS INC.
• MDR Report Key: 8619880
• MDR Text Key: 145482032
• Report Number: MW5086699
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IRT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/06/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 732-500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/16/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 36 YR