FDA Devices recall · Reported October 3, 2012
BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment system designed for large and / or difficult-to-manage patients. The BariAir Therapy System provides low air-loss pressure management therapy, pulsation, percussion, Turn Assist. flexible patient positioning capabilities and built-in scales for patients weighing 300 Ib* to 850 Ib ([136*-386 kg] including accessories). The BariAir Therapy System is indicated to aid in: " Patients whose body weight and size pose a
KCI has issued a medical device correction for the BariAir Therapy System Hand Pendent. The BariAir Therapy System is not designed to allow the patient to place the bed into the …
Kci USA, Inc. recalled BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment syste… - a moderate-severity action.
BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment syste… was recalled by Kci USA, Inc. in October 3, 2012. Reason: KCI has issued a medical device correction for the BariAir Therapy System Hand Pendent. The BariAir Therapy …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2466-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Kci USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-KCI has issued a medical device correction for the BariAir Therapy System Hand Pendent. The BariAir Therapy ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 575 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- October 3, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2466-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment system designed for large and / or difficult-to-manage patients. The BariAir Therapy System provides low air-loss pressure management therapy, pulsation, percussion, Turn Assist. flexible patient positioning capabilities and built-in scales for patients weighing 300 Ib* to 850 Ib ([136*-386 kg] including accessories). The BariAir Therapy System is indicated to aid in: " Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue to the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care. " Large patients weighing between 300 Ib* and 850 Ib (136*-386 kg) including accessories. " Large patients who are difficult to turn. " Preventing and treating pressure ulcers. " Large patients requiring percussion therapy.
Reason for recall
KCI has issued a medical device correction for the BariAir Therapy System Hand Pendent. The BariAir Therapy System is not designed to allow the patient to place the bed into the patient exit position. KCI has received complaints indicating that patients used the hand pendent to inadvertently place the BariAir Therapy System into a pseudo-exit position. In a small number of instances, this allow
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2466-2012 |
| Date reported | October 3, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Kci USA, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Antonio, TX |
| Affected scope | 575 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Kuwait, United Arabian Emirates, and Austria. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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