FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
DERMALUX FLEX
MDR report key: 20664292
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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 |