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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION

Received May 4, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 1, 2022

Report 14280024 · MDR key 14280024

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22100001

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION DELATED FOLLOWING USE. THE CHAIR CUSHION WAS UTILIZED FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION FOR SKIN CARE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DEFLATED, IT INCREASES THE RISK FOR SKIN CARE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DEFLATED, IT INCREASES THE RISK FOR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURIES. THUS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SKIN INTEGRITY IMPAIRMENT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION CUSHION, STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER'S U.S. PRODUCT COMPLAINT TEAM LEAD. TEAM LEAD PROVIDED MAILING LABEL FOR RETURN TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.