inforMED
InjuryIMP

MERIDIAN OPTIMUM COMFORT GEL CUSHION

Received Nov 1, 2018 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2018

Report 3012316249-2018-00055 · MDR key 8031053

Device

Generic name

Gel Cushion

Model number

HDC-9B 18X16

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

80 YR

  • Fall
  • Hip Fracture
  • Fall
  • Hip Fracture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS SITTING AT THE TABLE IN A REGULAR CHAIR WITH HER GEL CUSHION AND SLID OFF THE GEL CUSHION TO THE FLOOR. PATIENT SUSTAINED RIGHT HIP FRACTURE AND REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR. X-RAY DONE AT EMERGENCY ROOM CONFIRMED FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT HIP.