| Model Number |
R500055-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
02/23/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The manufacturer received information alleging an incourage vest therapy device caused a broken rib.The patient discontinued vest therapy.The device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.At this time, we are unable to confirm the alleged malfunction.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer previously reported an encourage vest therapy device caused a broken rib.The patient discontinued vest therapy.The device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation and the customer's complaint was not confirmed.The device passed all testing and operated as designed.
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