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MalfunctionITS

MAPLE LEAF

Received Oct 19, 2018 · Event occurred Oct 3, 2018

Report 7983914 · MDR key 7983914

Device

Generic name

Joint, Hip, External Brace

Model number

146-S

Product problems

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

Not reported

  • Pressure Sore/Ulcer
  • Pressure Sore/Ulcer

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PRESSURE ULCER DEVELOPED ON THE POSTERIOR RIGHT LEG LOCATED UNDER THE BRACE. BACK OF THE BRACE WAS NOTED TO BE HARD AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE THIGH.