MalfunctionIPM
STUMP SHRINKER
Received Sep 1, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 25, 2016
Report 5920457 · MDR key 5920457
Device
Generic name
Cover, Limb
Manufacturer
Wright & Filippis IncProduct problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
48 YR
- Tissue Damage
- Tissue Damage
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT WAS STATUS POST KNEE AMPUTATION. A SHRINKER WAS APPLIED BY WRIGHT-FILLIPPIS REP AND IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE SHRINKER MIGHT HAVE BEEN APPLIED IMPROPERLY OR MIGHT HAVE BEEN TOO TIGHT. THE PATIENT DID EXPERIENCE HARM TO SKIN - DEEP TISSUE INJURY TO RIGHT THIGH, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL MONITORING BY WOUND CARE AND INTERVENTIONS FOR THE PATIENT'S SKIN.