MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HILL-ROM BATESVILLE TOTALCARE FRAME; A/C POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED

Model Number P1900M006970

Device Problems Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/26/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The hill-rom technician found all four brake casters needed to be replaced.Per the hill-rom service manual the totalcare bed system requires an effective maintenance program.We recommend that you perform a semi-annual preventative maintenance.Preventative maintenance will minimize downtime due to excessive wear.Test the brake casters to determine if the bed moves when you activate the brake, replace or adjust when necessary.Check the tires for cuts, wear, tread life, etc.A search of the hill-rom maintenance records showed hill-rom performed preventative maintenance on this bed in january 2018.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this bed.The technician replaced all four brake casters to resolve the issue.Based on this information, no further action is required.

Event Description

Hill-rom received a report from a hill-rom technician stating the bed would not stay in place when the brakes were locked and pressure was applied to the bed.The bed was located in the bed shop at the account.There was no patient/user injury reported.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: TOTALCARE FRAME
• Type of Device: A/C POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED
• Manufacturer (Section D): HILL-ROM BATESVILLE; 1069 state route 46 east; batesville IN 47006
• Manufacturer Contact: lori daulton ; 1069 state route 46 east; batesville, IN 47006 ; 8129312280
• MDR Report Key: 7331112
• MDR Text Key: 102205727
• Report Number: 1824206-2018-00112
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FNL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K962942
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Service Personnel
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: P1900M006970
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1