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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR SEAT CUSTION

Received May 4, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 3, 2022

Report 14280343 · MDR key 14280343

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

31755 DA · Female

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CHAIR CUSHION FOUND DEFLATED 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 WAFFLE CHAIR CUSHION, STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE TREND REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. EQUIPMENT WILL BE SENT BACK TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION OF FAILURE.