MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION CAREASSIST BED; BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL

Model Number	P1170G
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The baxter technician found the power cord needed to be replaced.Per the baxter service manual the bed should be subject to an effective maintenance program.An annual service of the bed is advised in order to maintain its characteristics and performance.Examine the plug for damage.Make sure the plug is a one-piece molded plug assembly.If it is not, replace the plug cord assembly.Replace any plug cord assembly that shows any of these: discoloration of the plug molding around the plug blades; this could occur if the plug blades have overheated or arced.Any signs of cracking; this could occur if the plug has been bent and straightened to a point past its useful life.Loose fit of the plug blade (the plug blade moves in the molding); this could occur if the molding has overheated or the blades have been bent and straightened to a point past their useful life.Any signs of damage to the cable.Any exposed wires.Replace the power cord, if damaged.A search of the baxter maintenance records showed baxter performed preventative maintenance on this bed in mar 31, 2025.It is unknown if the facility performed any other preventative maintenance on this bed.The technician replaced the power cord to resolve the reported event.Based on this information, no further action is required.
Event or Problem Description
Baxter received a report that careassist es155/255/455 had power cord damaged with copper wires showing.The process step during which this occurred was unknown.There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.

• Brand Name: CAREASSIST BED
• Common Device Name: BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; deerfield IL
• Manufacturer (Section G): HILL-ROM MEXICO; ave.del telefono; no. 200 col. huinala; apodaca, nuevo leon 66640 ; MX 66640
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242705355
• MDR Report Key: 24866523
• Report Number: 3006697241-2026-00135
• Device Sequence Number: 21141945
• Product Code: FNL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887761000278
• UDI-Public: (01)00887761000278(11)130811
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/13/2026

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: P1170G
• Device Catalogue Number: P1170G0000154
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2013
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NA.
• Patient Sex: Unknown