Bed, Flotation Therapy, 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

• 2025-03-26Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Progressa Bed Surfaces, intended to be used to treat or prevent pulmonary or other complications associated with immobility, Product Codes P7520A19, P7520A20S, P7520A21, P7520A22S, P7520A23, P7520A24S, P7520A3, P7520A31, P7520A37, P7520A39, P7520A45, and P7520A4S.

  The air bladders inside the mattress may move out of position when the head of the bed is elevated, causing a dip in the mattress.

• 2024-06-14Open, ClassifiedError in labeling

  Centrella Max - The Centrella Smart+ Bed is intended for use in healthcare environments as a patient support system to prevent and/or treat pressure injuries.Multiple model numbers of Centrella Max mattresses and pro+ mattresses. (1) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A01; (2) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A02; (3) Centrella Max Surface with X-Ray, REF P7922A03; (4) Centrella Max,Narrow, Rental, REF P7922ARENT01; (5) Centrella Pro+ 36" Surface with X-Ray, REF P7923A01; (6) Centrella Pro+ 40" Surface with X-Ray, REF P7923A02; (7) Centrella Pro+36" Surface, REF P7923A03; (8) Centrella Pro+ 40" Surface, REF P7923A04; (9) Pro+ MRS Surface for Hillrom 900 with X-Ray, REF P006800A01; (10) 80" MRS with X-Ray AU/NZ REF P006800A03; (11) Pro+ MRS Surface for Versacare with X-Ray, REF P3255A01; (12) Pro+ MRS Surface for Versacare, REF P3255A02; (13) Pro + MRS Surface for Versacare with X-Ray, REF P3255ARENT01; (14) Pro+ 36"MRS Surface with X-Ray, REF P7924A01; (15) Pro+ 40" MRS Surface with X-Ray, REF P7924A02; (16) Pro+ 36" MRS Surface, REF P7924A03; (17) Pro+ 40" MRS Surface, REF P7924A04; (18) Pro+ 36" MRS Rental Surface with X-Ray, REF P7924ARENT01.

  There is a potential for the top cover of the hospital bed mattress to delaminate as a result of improper cleaning and lack of adequate details on the appropriate use of cleaning agents containing bleach.

• 2024-03-29Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Hill-Rom PRO+ 36" MRS Surface, REF P7924A03, The pro+ mattress is intended for patient support and for the prevention and/or treatment of pressure injuries.

  Inconsistencies were identified with service records associated with corrections performed for a previous Medical Device Correction issued by Baxter (ref number: FA-2022-026). Your devices have been identified as potentially impacted by these service inconsistencies and therefore, Baxter will need to reassess the impacted mattresses to confirm they have been corrected as identified by the service order, and to confirm the correct serial numbers have been identified.

• 2023-11-02Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  HILLROM PROGRESSA+ BED, Product Codes: P7501A000016, P7501A000019, P7501A000031, P7501A000032, P7501A000033, P7501A000052, P7501A000053, P7501A000054, P7501A000055, P7501A001851, P7501A001972, P7501A001973, and P7501A001974

  Progressa+ beds have the potential for static buildup from the casters and/or power drive. This static electricity could be passed to the operator through the transport handle during transport, resulting in a mild static electric shock.

• 2023-05-01Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Hill-Rom pro+ mattress, product codes (REF): a) 20877002S, b) 20877003S, c) 20877004S, d) 20877007S, e) 20877008S, f) 21649301S, g) 21649401S, h) 21649402S, i) P006800A01, j) P006800A02, k) P3255A01, l) P3255A02, m) P3255A03, n) P3255ARENT01, o) P7923A01, p) P7923A02, q) P7923A03, r) P7923A04, s) P7924A01, t) P7924A02, u) P7924A03, v) P7924A04, w) P7924ARENT01

  There is a potential for mattress cover damage (delamination) which may result in fluid absorption in the mattress (fluid ingress).

• 2013-08-09TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  IsoGel AIR 84, Support Surface. Intended to assist in improving human patient outcomes.

  Complaints were received from the field indicating that some Air Pumps were flashing and alarming when connected to the IsoGel AIR" surface upon turning the pump on and the setting it to the IsoGel AIR Mode. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the flashing/alarm being experienced was due to the air pressure being out of the expected range; indicating a blockage within the LAL tubi

• 2013-07-23TerminatedDevice Design

  TotalCare Bed used with AccuMax Quantum VPC mattress AccuMax Quantum Complete mattress, and AccuMax Quantum Convertible mattress The TotalCare Bed System is intended to provide a patient support ideally suited to be used in health care environments. The TotalCare Bed System 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 Bed System is capable of being used with a broad patient population as determined appropriate by the caregiver or institution.

  When the bed is put into the chair egress position, the magnets on the mattress may not hold the bottom of the mattress flat to the bed frame, and the mattress foot section will extend away from the bed at an angle. A patient attempting to get back into the bed may miss the seat and sit on the foot section instead. The patient can slide down to the floor, or fall, with possible injury.

• 2013-03-14TerminatedSoftware design

  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.

  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,

• 2012-11-20TerminatedComponent design/selection

  RotoRest Delta Kinetic Therapy System INDICATIONS: Treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications as a result of immobility, Thoracic or lumbar fracture, Cervical traction, Skeletal traction

  The firm is initiating a voluntary medical device correction for the RotoRest Delta Therapy System head pack. KCI has received complaints alleging patients experiencing skin breakdown on the head and face due to the positioning of the head pack. In a few instances, the patient received injuries ranging from Stage III to Stage IV pressure ulcers.

• 2011-02-15TerminatedOther

  Flexicair II (Model number 13000) Low Airloss Therapy Units For use to prevent pressure sore development and wound deterioration in patients who have significant risk of developing these problems and who generally also have one or more to the following conditions: immobility, incontinence, poor nutrition, diminished level of consciousness, reduced subcutaneous tissue, or multi-system failure.

  Due to product age and parts availability the units are being withdrawn to reduce a potential health risk to patients when bed rails are not used.