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MalfunctionFMP

PROTECTOR, SKIN PRESSURE

Received Jun 13, 2022 · Event occurred May 4, 2022

Report 14674221 · MDR key 14674221

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

22030003

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

31025 DA · Male

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION DEFLATED WHILE PATIENT WAS USING CUSHION IN CHAIR. THE CHAIR CUSHION IS UTILIZED FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION FOR SKIN CARE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DEFLATED, IT INCREASED THE RISK FOR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURIES. THUS, IT HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR SKIN INTEGRITY IMPAIRMENT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION CUSHION, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST. EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM PRODUCT SAFETY SPECIALIST INDICATING SAMPLE IS NOT NEEDED FOR RETURN. SAMPLE DISCARDED.