It was reported that an end user developed 2 pressure injuries associated with the use of the hollister ostomy belt.The pressure injuries were located on both sides of his ostomy appliance where the ostomy belt tabs connect to the ostomy appliance.The pressure injures, which were the size of a thumb nail, occurred 20 years ago.The pressure injuries did not fully resolve until 1.5 years ago.At the time of the pressure injuries, he discontinued the use of the ostomy belt, switched to the use of a hernia belt, and sought medical care.The treatment for the pressure injuries continued for 18.5 years and included aquacel ag dressings, cauterization, and prednisone 3 mg crushed tabs placed into his wounds & covered with promogran prisma dressing.It was not until (b)(6) 2018 that hollister became aware of the pressure injuries and the need for medical intervention.
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