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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR CUSHION

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

Report 14257460 · MDR key 14257460

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Unintended Deflation

Patient

20805 DA · Male

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION DEFLATED WHILE ON 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 SEAT CUSHION, STATIC AIR CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER): EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ARE OPENING AN INVESTIGATION. AWAITING AN EMAIL. PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.