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BiliLux Phototherapy Light MU20100Recalls & reported problems

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. · BiliLux LED Phototherapy System · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04049098094900), received between Jan 22, 2024 and Jul 30, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 2 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Device Tipped Over1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BILILUX DETACHED FROM THE CONNECTION TO THE ARTICULATING ARM. ACCORDING TO THE CLINICIAN IT DID FALL ONTO THE INFANT, AND THAT THE INFANT WAS NOT HARMED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT IMPACT OR DEATH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19861241 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2024Device Tipped Over; Device Tipped Over

    A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A BILILUX SPRING ARM SLOWLY COLLAPSED ONTO PEDIATRIC PATIENT. NO DEATH WAS REPORTED, AND THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SWING ARM BOLT HAD COME LOOSE OVER TIME AND REQUIRED TIGHTENING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18866231 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PHOTO THERAPY LAMP WAS DISLODGED FROM ITS STAND AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT. IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE USER THAT THE REPORTED INCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18560856 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PHOTO THERAPY LAMP WAS DISLODGED FROM ITS STAND AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT. IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE USER THAT THE REPORTED INCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18552796 ↗

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