Model Number 835 |
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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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, "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.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 sleeping with and laying against the heating pad and received burns on her buttock and thigh areas.There was not a report of property damage with this incident.
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Event Description
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Consumer alleges sleeping with and laying against the heating pad and received burns on her buttock and thigh areas.There was not a report of property damage with this incident.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, "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.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.Heating pad is bunched/crushed which shows abuse of the product and a violation of the instructions and warnings provided.This incident is the direct result of consumer misuse/abuse of the product.
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