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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR CUSHION SEAT

Received May 2, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 5, 2022

Report 14257456 · MDR key 14257456

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Unintended Deflation

Patient

24090 DA · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION FLATTENED WITHIN HOURS OF BEING USED FOR PATIENT. 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 STATIC AIR CUSHION SEAT, STATIC AIR CUSHION SEAT (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ARE OPENING AN INVESTIGATION. PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.