Catalog Number 2860000000 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Bruise/Contusion (1754); Tissue Breakdown (2681)
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Event Date 07/13/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's skin broke down on the mattress.The wound care specialist reported the patient presented with an existing deep tissue injury and was susceptible to bruising, but that a wound of unknown origin developed below the left scapula while the patient was using the mattress.The wound care specialist reported that the wound was treated with iodosorb.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was it was identified that the customer had assumed that isoflex lal (a gel support surface) was an air mattress rather than a gel mattress.It was identified that an air mattress may be better suited for this account's needs.The customer's isoflex lal units were replaced with isoair units (an air support surface).
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's skin broke down on the mattress.The wound care specialist reported the patient presented with an existing deep tissue injury and was susceptible to bruising, but that a wound of unknown origin developed below the left scapula while the patient was using the mattress.The wound care specialist reported that the wound was treated with iodosorb.
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