Drive devilbiss healthcare was notified of an incident involving a lateral rotation mattress, which is intended to be used as one component of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pressure injury management program.The end user of the unit reported that the "pump is constantly running and will not fill the area where she is lying".The end user reportedly now has 5 bed sores, which are being treated by her home health aide.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 and inspect it, and will file an update if additional information becomes available.
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