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InjuryCCX

VITAL SIGNS HEAD POSITIONER

Received Feb 28, 2020 · Event occurred Jan 15, 2020

Report 9613793-2020-00008 · MDR key 9771461

Device

Generic name

Support, Patient Position

Manufacturer

Vyaire Medical.

Catalog number

8000HDP

Lot number

49797348

Product problems

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility
  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

Not reported

  • Burn(s)
  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT SAMPLE AND PHOTO IS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. AT THIS TIME, VYAIRE HAS NOT RECEIVED THE SUSPECT DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER WILL BE INCLUDED IN A FOLLOW-UP REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY WHILE USING THE VITAL SIGNS HEAD POSITIONER. AFTER THE LONG PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE BURNS AND ULCERS AROUND THE JAW.