PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TotalCare SpO2RT2 bed. Product Usage: Bed, flotation therapy, powered bed may be used in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute care, including critical care, step down/progressive care, medical/surgical, high acuity sub-acute care, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and sections of the emergency department (ED). The TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 Bed System is capable of being used with a broad patient population as determined appropriate by the caregiver or institution.

Reported: March 20, 2013 Initiated: February 26, 2013 #Z-0949-2013

Product Description

TotalCare SpO2RT2 bed. Product Usage: Bed, flotation therapy, powered bed may be used in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute care, including critical care, step down/progressive care, medical/surgical, high acuity sub-acute care, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and sections of the emergency department (ED). The TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 Bed System is capable of being used with a broad patient population as determined appropriate by the caregiver or institution.

Reason for Recall

In certain situations a software problem with the TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 bed may occur that can lead to inadvertent loss of sufficient surface cushion pressure to adequately support the patient. This may increase the likelihood of skin irritation for patients at higher risk of developing pressure-related skin conditions. A correction to the software program is currently being developed and tested,

Details

Recalling Firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Units Affected
309
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including the state of Canada
Location
Batesville, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TotalCare SpO2RT2 bed. Product Usage: Bed, flotation therapy, powered bed may be used in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute care, including critical care, step down/progressive care, medical/surgical, high acuity sub-acute care, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and sections of the emergency department (ED). The TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 Bed System is capable of being used with a broad patient population as determined appropriate by the caregiver or institution.. Recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc.. Units affected: 309.
Why was this product recalled?
In certain situations a software problem with the TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 bed may occur that can lead to inadvertent loss of sufficient surface cushion pressure to adequately support the patient. This may increase the likelihood of skin irritation for patients at higher risk of developing pressure-related skin conditions. A correction to the software program is currently being developed and tested,
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0949-2013.