FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DERMALUX FLEX

MDR report key: 20664292 · Received November 8, 2024

Report

Report Number
MW5162347
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 8, 2024
Report Date
November 6, 2024
Manufacturer
AESTHETIC TECHNOLOGY LTD
Product Code
GEX
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
UNKNOWN
Health Professional
*

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 0

PURCHASED A DERMALUX FLEX LED DEVICE (B)(6) LIGHTS FAILED (B)(6). THE DEVICE WASN'T PHYSICALLY CHECKED BUT DEEMED BEYOND REPAIR FROM A PHOTO. (B)(6) CABLE WIRES EXPOSED, POPPED LOUD AND SPARKED WHEN PLUGGING IN (FELT SHOCKED AND SCARED IT COULD OF IGNITED) THE COMPANY JUST REQUIRED A PHOTO TO DIAGNOSE FAULTY NEW CABLE RECEIVED (B)(6) LIGHTS FAILED ON 2ND DEVICE AND CABLE ONCE AGAIN EXPOSED THE ACTUAL WIRES. THIS SUPPOSED TO BE MEDICAL APPROVED AND FDA. THE DEVICE IS FLIMSY AND DANGEROUS. ALSO, YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO USE IT ON THE BODY YET IT LEAVES MARKS WHERE'S THE BULBS ARE. OTHER ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES (THIS CAN BE BACKED UP). REF REPORT: MW5162346.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
975798 DERMALUX FLEX POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT GEX AESTHETIC TECHNOLOGY LTD

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 51 YR Female