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MalfunctionFMP

Z-FLO

Received Sep 1, 2011 · Event occurred Aug 31, 2011

Report 2233075 · MDR key 2233075

Device

Generic name

Fluidized Positioner, Patient Positioner

Model number

Z-FLO

Catalog number

*

Lot number

1 7/041811/173, /164,/165

Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel

Patient

*

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UNIT NURSES EXPERIENCED THREE Z-FLO BRAND FLUIDIZED POSITIONER PACKS THAT BURST RESULTING IN RELEASE OF THE CONTENTS IN THE PACK. THE PACKS WERE BEING USED TO POSITION THE PATIENTS' HEADS OR UPPER BODY AREAS. UNITS WERE SENT TO BIOMEDICAL FOR EVALUATION.======================MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR FLUIDIZED POSITIONER, PATIENT POSITIONER, Z-FLO (PER SITE REPORTER)======================MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE TO PICK UP 3 DEVICES.