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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION

Received May 2, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2022

Report 14257454 · MDR key 14257454

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

31025 DA · Male

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION DEFLATED AFTER BEING USED FOR LESS THAN 2 DAYS. 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 SEAT CUSHION, STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE TREND REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.