Matrx-Vi Cushion MA-ViRecalls & reported problems
Motion Concepts Inc · Matrx-Vi Seat Cushion. Skin Protection & Positioning Cushion (standard, bariatric sizing) . Weight Capacity: standard up to 300lb., heavy-duty up to 600lb. Matrx-Vi cushions are designed to provide skin protection and positioning for users at moderate to high risk of skin breakdown. The unique 3 part foam construction targets skin protection to where it is needed most, and features improved stability, support and comfor · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07540147000073), received between Mar 10, 2026 and May 5, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Misassembly by Users1
Patient problems
- Pressure Sore/Ulcer2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 5, 2026Misassembly by Users
ON 07-APR-2026, NSM (THE DEALER) NOTIFIED MOTION CONCEPTS LP OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING AN INVACARE MATRX VI HD CUSHION. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE CUSHION WAS BREAKING DOWN DURING USE. THE FOAM SECTIONS, WHICH ARE SECURED BY VELCRO STRAPPING, WERE REPORTED TO SLIT APART WHEN THE END USER IS SEATED, AND THE GEL WELL WAS OBSERVED TO FOLD OVER, CREATING AREAS OF INCREASED PRESSURE. AS A RESULT, THE END USER DEVELOPED SKIN BREAKDOWN (WOUNDS) ON THE BACKS OF HER THIGHS. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CUSHION CONDITION WERE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER.
Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer
MAUDE report 25081930 ↗InjuryMar 10, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
ON (B)(6) 2026, MEDBLOC (THE DISTRIBUTOR) NOTIFIED MOTION CONCEPTS LP OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A MATRX CUSHION INSTALLED ON A THIRD-PARTY WHEELCHAIR. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE CUSHION HAD BEEN SOLD TO NUMOTION, WATSONVILLE, CA, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ONGOING MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE END USER DEVELOPED A STAGE 1 PRESSURE SORE LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF HIS BOTTOM AFTER USING THE MATRX CUSHION. THE END USER APPLIED PATCHES INTENDED FOR PRESSURE SORE AND MONITORED THE CONDITION. THE CUSHION WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT CUSHION, AFTER WHICH THE REDNESS RESOLVED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, THE END USER TRIED THE MATRX CUSHION AGAIN AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME RESULT. THE CUSHION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED AGAIN.
Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer
MAUDE report 24562595 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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