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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION

Received May 4, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 6, 2022

Report 14280374 · MDR key 14280374

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

30295 DA · Female

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CHAIR CUSHION WAS FOUND DEFLATED WHILE BEING USED BY 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 WAFFLE CHAIR CUSHION, STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE TREND REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE. EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.