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MalfunctionFMP

PROTECTOR, SKIN PRESSURE

Received May 2, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 7, 2022

Report 14257449 · MDR key 14257449

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

21520001

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

31390 DA · Female

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CHAIR CUSHION WAS FOUND DELATED AFTER PATIENT USE. THE CHAIR CUSHION IS UTILIZED FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION FOR SKIN CARE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DEFLATED, IT INCREASES THE RISK FOR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURIES. THUS, IT HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR SKIN INTEGRITY IMPAIRMENT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR CHAIR CUSHION, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE TREND REPORTED TO (B)(6) HEALTH CARE CUSTOMER SERVICE. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.