The results of our clinical investigation suggest that the reported injuries are most likely device related pressure ulcers (drpu) caused by prolonged pressure from the tee transducer in contact with the lip and/or skin.Surgery associated with tee transducers that lasts longer than two hours has been associated with pressure injuries (pi).This could ultimately lead to device related pressure ulcers especially with patients in pediatric intensive care units.One of the s7-3t model transducers from this site which was associated with this type of injury was returned for failure analysis.After thorough inspection and testing, the transducer passed all tests and was confirmed to be functioning as designed.Submission of a report does not constitute an admission that medical personnel, user facility, importer, distributor, manufacturer, or product caused or contributed to the event.H3 other text : one of the s7-3t model transducers from this site which was associated with this type of injury was returned for failure analysis.After thorough inspection and testing, the transducer passed all tests and was confirmed to be functioning as designed.
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