Model Number 66800164R |
Device Problem
Device Alarm System (1012)
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Patient Problems
Irritation (1941); Swelling (2091); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331); Tissue Breakdown (2681)
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Event Date 08/01/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Failure to alarm: maceration and irritation from leg.Increased dimension of ulcer.Renasys go system applied to arterial leg ulcer.No exudate in canister, leg swollen and macerated.Pooling of fluid below drape dressing causing significant maceration and breakdown of skin.No alarms sounded despite pooling of fluid.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Active investigation in progress; results of investigation will be provided in a supplement report.
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Event Description
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Failure to alarm: maceration and irritation from leg.Increased dimension of ulcer.Renasys go system applied to arterial leg ulcer.No exudate in canister, leg swollen and macerated.Pooling of fluid below drape dressing causing significant maceration and breakdown of skin.No alarms sounded despite pooling of fluid.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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