MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HILL-ROM, INC. VERSACARE BED; A/C POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED

Model Number 3200

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/14/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Hill-rom received a report from the account stating the brakes were not working.The bed was located in 1 rehab at the account.There was no patient/user injury reported.This report was filed in our complaint handling system as complaint #(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The technician found the left foot casters was the issue.A search of the hill-rom maintenance records showed hill-rom performed preventative maintenance on this bed in 2014.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this bed.The technician replaced the left foot brake caster to resolve the issue.Based on this information, no further action is required.

• Brand Name: VERSACARE BED
• Type of Device: A/C POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED
• Manufacturer (Section D): HILL-ROM, INC.; batesville IN 47006
• Manufacturer Contact: tony werner ; 1069 state route 46 east; batesville, IN 47006 ; 8129312359
• MDR Report Key: 4768296
• MDR Text Key: 20725988
• Report Number: 1824206-2015-00576
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FNL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/14/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/08/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: 3200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1