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MalfunctionFMP

PRIMO

Received Dec 17, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 21, 2024

Report 3004824601-2025-00199 · MDR key 23828830

Device

Generic name

Heel Offloading Boot

Model number

HC1W

Product problems

  • Inadequate or Insufficient Training
  • Inadequate or Insufficient Training

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THESE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTS (MDRS) ARE BEING FILED PAST THE REGULATORY REPORTING TIMEFRAME AS THEY ARE A RESULT OF A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF OUR COMPLAINTS. THE EVENT WAS EVALUATED AND DETERMINED NOT TO INVOLVE A DEVICE MALFUNCTION; THE ROOT CAUSE WAS IDENTIFIED AS A USE ERROR. HOWEVER, GIVEN THAT A MINOR INJURY WAS REPORTED, THE EVENT IS BEING REPORTED IN LINE WITH APPLICABLE VIGILANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2024, CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT HC1W HEELCHECK BOOT, STANDARD W/WEDGE WAS NOT PROPERLY BEING USED BY HOSPITAL STAFF. AS A RESULT, 18 HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED PRESSURE INJURIES WERE OBSERVED.