| | Class 2 Device Recall Power Bariatric Recliner |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | January 20, 2016 |
| Date Posted | February 23, 2016 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 07, 2017 |
| Recall Number | Z-0860-2016 |
| Recall Event ID |
73138 |
| Product Classification |
Chair, geriatric - Product Code FRJ
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| Product | Hill-Rom Bariatric Power Recliner, Product Model # P9096
Hill-Roms 660 lb Powered Bariatric Recliner was created to provide an aesthetically pleasing design that will enhance the overall experience for the bariatric patient. Using spring box construction and an exceptionally smooth mechanism, the patient is able to move into a reclined position with little effort and infinite positions up to 38 degrees. An independent footrest enables patients to be in a fully seated position with their feet up for added comfort. |
| Code Information |
Bariatric Power Recliner, Product Model # P9096; all power bariatric chairs that are affected by this field action is distributed within the following serial number range: L341RW9151 through P070RW0812 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Hill-Rom, Inc. 1069 State Road 46 E Batesville IN 47006-7520
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| For Additional Information Contact | Hill-Rom Technical Support 800-445-3720 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The recliners were shipped without the foot rest ottoman linkage side shields, which could result in consumer injury. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Hill-Rom sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice by POD (Proof of Delivery) mailing on January 20, 2016, to all affected customers.. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers willl be contacted for appointments to update the power chairs with missing linkage side shields. Hill-Rom will be installing the missing linkage side shields to the Hill-Rom P9096 Power Bariatric Recliner to address this issue. Customers were instructed to ensure patients and others do not insert an appendage into the foot rest linkage mechanism during opening or closing. Customers may contact Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3720, if they have any questions. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 216 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, VA Medical Center and Internationally to Canada and Mexico.
**Consumer Recommended Depth - Consumers/User** |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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