Mattress, Flotation Therapy, Non-Powered

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2015-03-06TerminatedDevice Design

  Pressure IQ Evolve Mattress; Non-powered mattress replacement system. Intended for patients with medium to high risk for developing pressure ulcers while on a mattress.

  The firm received complaints regarding multiple mattresses were showing failures resulting in pressure ulcers.

• 2011-05-23TerminatedOther

  Stryker, Impression, Non-Powered Mattress, Model 2980, Stryker Medical, Portage, MI. The Impression non-powered mattress is recommended for use in the prevention of pressure ulcers. It is intended for use on Stryker frames and on other frames supporting a 84" x 35" x 6" mattress.

  Affected mattresses may not conform to federal flammability standards.

• 2010-01-25TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  AC Power Cords, 110V Manufactured by Electri-Cord Manufacturing Company in Westfield, PA. Power Cord #M4268840 used with First Step All-In-One Canadian French Models 227500-09 and 227500, First Step All-In-One English Model 227500, Therakair Visio Models M8259978 and M6257763 pump only, and Proficare - Canada Model M8259988

  Power cords may crack and fail inside plug with potential for fire hazard.

• TerminatedMaterial/Component Contamination

  Econocare Plus Overlay Item: 1025EC. Intended to aid in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and general comfort - Product Usage: The EHOB WAFFLE Overlay intended use is as first line of defense for pressure injury prevention. The design provides the caregiver a point-of-care solution with the versatility of patient handling and transferring, which encourages ease of use and compliance. The design provides airflow to aid in patient comfort and pressure injury prevention.

  Due to a nonconformance of product contamination (human blood) of Econocare Plus Waffle Overlay products with the (master) lot # 932213A that may affect a subset of the lot- controlled product (# 932243A). This nonconformance has the potential to expose the end user to materials deemed to be a health risk. Firm is aware of zero instances of contamination in distributed products that have reached consignees.

• Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Econocare Plus Waffle Overlay- Intended for use as a medical device to aid in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries or bed sores and general comfort. Product Code: 1025ECP

  Product contamination-a trace amount of dried bodily fluids may expose patients, health care providers to contaminates

• TerminatedEmployee error

  P.R.O. Matt: (a) PROMATT PLUS 36 X 76 MATRESS, NYLON, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3676NZBA (b) PROMATT PLUS 84" MATRESS, NYLON, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3684NZBA (c) PROMATT PLUS W/SIDEWALLS, 42X80, MATERIAL NUMBER PMS4280NZBA (d) PROMATT PLUS 36IN MATRESS, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3680NZBA (e) PROMATT WITH SIDEWALLS ASSEMBLY, MATERIAL NUMBER PMS3680NZBA (f) PROMATT PLUS 80IN MATRESS, STRETCH, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3680SZBA (g) PROMATT PLUS 42IN MATRESS, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP4280NZBA (h) PROMATT PLUS 85cm MATRESS, DURATUB, MATERIAL NUMBER PMPE3480SZBADT Product Usage: Non powered flotation therapy mattress. The device is intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers (bed sores).

  Joerns Healthcare has identified a potential issue with some of the P.R.O. Matt and ProCair Mattresses. For the identified serial number range of P.R.O. Matt and ProCair Mattresses incorrect connectors (part #s 206-0401 & 206-0405) were provided by a Joerns supplier without the required internal shutoff valves, these shutoff valves prevent air from escaping from the mattress air cells.

• TerminatedEmployee error

  ProCair Mattress: (a) PROCAIR PLUS 42X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-4280 (b) PROCAIR PLUS 36X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-3680 (c) PROCAIR PLUS 84" MATTRESS, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-6384 Product Usage: Non powered flotation therapy mattress. The device is intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers (bed sores).

  Joerns Healthcare has identified a potential issue with some of the P.R.O. Matt and ProCair Mattresses. For the identified serial number range of P.R.O. Matt and ProCair Mattresses incorrect connectors (part #s 206-0401 & 206-0405) were provided by a Joerns supplier without the required internal shutoff valves, these shutoff valves prevent air from escaping from the mattress air cells.

• Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Proform- support surface is used to assist in the prevention and treatment of all categories/stages of pressure ulcers, Model Number: 2710, Part #2710000027

  Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals

• Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  ComfortGel - assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure injury stages, Model Number 2850, Part # 2850000999, 2850000001, 2850000009

  Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals

• Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  IsoGel Air - support surface assists in the prevention and treatment of all pressure ulcers stages, Model Number 2860, Part 2860000999

  Medical devices intended for use in a healthcare facility were distributed to residential customers and may be in use in a home environment. The product s labeling accurately identifies the correct use environment, but home users may not be aware of or fully understand these instructions intended for healthcare professionals