Drive devilbiss healthcare was contacted regarding a reported injury involving a pressure redistribution foam mattress, which is intended to be used as one component of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pressure injury management program.The end user, who is bedridden, reported having developed bed sores after 8 months of use, reportedly due to the mattress becoming very hot.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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