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MalfunctionFMP

STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION

Received Nov 8, 2023 · Event occurred Sep 12, 2023

Report 18091344 · MDR key 18091344

Device

Generic name

Protector, Skin Pressure

Model number

1400106

Catalog number

1400106

Lot number

23300005

Patient

27740 DA · Female

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WAFFLE CUSHION DEFLATED WHILE PATIENT WAS USING CUSHION IN CHAIR. THE CHAIR CUSHION WAS UTILIZED FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION FOR SKIN CARE. IF THIS PRODUCT IS DEFLATED, IT INCREASES THE RISK FOR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURES. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION CUSHION, STATIC AIR SEAT CUSHION (PER SITE REPORTER). EQUIPMENT FAILURE REPORTED TO REPRESENTATIVE. EQUIPMENT RETURNED FIVE DAYS LATER WITH MAILING LABEL PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER FEDEX TRACKING NUMBER.