Drive devilbiss healthcare was contacted regarding a reported injury involving a alternating pressure mattress low air loss system, which is intended to be used as one component of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pressure injury management program.The end user reported having developed a pressure wound on her bottom prior to commencing use of the device.After approximately eight months of using the device, her caretakers began to notice the development of additional pressure wounds, and she was taken to the hospital.Drive did not receive any information regarding the patient's overall pressure injury management program.Drive provided a replacement model to the end user, and is currently investigating the incident, including attempting to retrieve the product to evaluate it.
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