A us distributor contacted zoll to report that a patient developed bedsores on her back from the lifevest.The patient's nurse reported that the patient didn't change her garment as recommended and the garment was very dirty with a bad odor.The nurse reported that the bedsores broke open and were oozing.The patient followed up with a wound care doctor who dressed and treated the wound.The patient was reported to be thin and frail with a history of sensitive skin.There was no alleged device malfunction contributing to the irritation.Follow up indicated that the skin irritation has improved.
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