| Catalog Number |
MDT24A10 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Unintended Deflation (4061)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pressure Sore/Ulcer (2326); Peripheral Edema (4578)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2026
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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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It was reported that beginning on (b)(6) 2026 the "air mattress is not holding air and it leaks out slowly over a few hours of time." according to the customer, "the patient had a small pressure wound which has since been slowly increasing in size" due to the lack of "pressure relief needed from the air mattress.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that beginning on (b)(6) 2026 the "air mattress is not holding air and it leaks out slowly over a few hours of time." according to the customer, "the patient had a small pressure wound which has since been slowly increasing in size" due to the lack of "pressure relief needed from the air mattress." per the customer, the individual has begun sleeping in their wheelchair resulting in lower extremity edema and fluid "leaking out of his legs." the customer stated that the individual's "condition continues to deteriorate." it has been determined that though the event did not involve a death or serious injury, recurrence could cause or contribute to death or serious injury.Based on the information reviewed, this is a reportable event as defined under 21 cfr 803.3.
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