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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HILL-ROM, INC. COMPELLA BARIATRIC BED; BED, FLOTATION THERAPY, POWERED
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HILL-ROM, INC. COMPELLA BARIATRIC BED; BED, FLOTATION THERAPY, POWERED Back to Search Results
Model Number P7800
Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Sparking (2595)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 06/17/2023
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
The hill-rom compelle bariatric bed (model #p7800) has a power cord which is attached to a blower.The power cord for the blower has a magnet attached which allows the cord to stay secured to the bedframe.Due to the width and length of the bed, the blower was removed from the bed in order for transporting the bed in the elevator.Staff was unaware of the function of the magnet.Therefore, the power cord was left loose which became entangled in the bed wheels causing fraying of the cord.During patient care, the staff witnessed sparking from beneath the bed.It was determined that the power cord to the blower was the source.No patient or staff were harmed during this event.Manufacturer response for bariatric bed, compelle (per site reporter).Recommendation to shorten the width and length of bed instead of removing blower when transporting.
 
Event Description
The hill-rom compelle bariatric bed (model #p7800) has a power cord which is attached to a blower.The power cord for the blower has a magnet attached which allows the cord to stay secured to the bedframe.Due to the width and length of the bed, the blower was removed from the bed in order for transporting the bed in the elevator.Staff was unaware of the function of the magnet.Therefore, the power cord was left loose which became entangled in the bed wheels causing fraying of the cord.During patient care, the staff witnessed sparking from beneath the bed.It was determined that the power cord to the blower was the source.No patient or staff were harmed during this event.Manufacturer response for bariatric bed, compelle (per site reporter).Recommendation to shorten the width and length of bed instead of removing blower when transporting.
 
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Brand Name
COMPELLA BARIATRIC BED
Type of Device
BED, FLOTATION THERAPY, POWERED
Manufacturer (Section D)
HILL-ROM, INC.
1069 state route 46 east
batesville IN 47006
MDR Report Key17469202
MDR Text Key320510478
Report Number17469202
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code IOQ
Combination Product (y/n)N
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source User Facility
Reporter Occupation Risk Manager
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 07/18/2023
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 Model NumberP7800
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? Yes
Date Report Sent to FDA07/18/2023
Device Age1 MO
Event Location Hospital
Date Report to Manufacturer08/07/2023
Initial Date Manufacturer Received Not provided
Initial Date FDA Received08/07/2023
Supplement Dates Manufacturer ReceivedNot provided
Supplement Dates FDA Received08/10/2023
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
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