Drive devilbiss healthcare was contacted by a distributor regarding a reported injury involving a bariatric alternating pressure and low air loss mattress system, which is intended to be used as one component of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pressure injury management program.The end user stated that the system's pump was defective because it "won't allow him to lock, change weight or inflate." he reported having developed pressure ulcers as a result and receiving medical treatment for them.Drive did not receive any information regarding the patient's overall pressure injury management program.Drive is currently investigating the incident, including attempting to retrieve the product to evaluate it.Drive will update this filing if additional information becomes available.
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