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JOSCT CUSTOM FIT GRADUATED COMP STOCKING

Received Dec 17, 1993 · Event occurred Dec 7, 1993

Report 10987 · MDR key 10987

Device

Generic name

Velcro Garter Belt L & R Thigh Length Support W/toe

Manufacturer

Jobst Institute

Catalog number

SOFT ENCLOSED TOE #101160

Product problems

  • Increase in Pressure
  • Reaction

Patient

89 YR

  • Ulceration

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RESIDENT DEVELOPED MULTIPLE PRESSURE SORES ON HIS FEET REQUIRING SKIN ULCERATION TREATMENTS, PHYSICIAN ASSESSEMENT AND ANTIOBIOTIC THERAPY. FOUR OF THE SORES WERE OPEN AND ONE WAS CLOSED PRESSURE AREA. THIS OCCURRED APPROX 10-14 DAYS AFTER APPLYING JOBST CUSTOM FIT GRADUATED COMPRESSION STOCKINGS FOR EDEMA IN THE LOWER EXTREMITIES.