Events

Recall of BariAir Therapy System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by KCI USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    62979
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2466-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-09-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-09-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-07-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=112188
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Bed, ac-powered adjustable hospital - Product Code FNL
  • Reason
    Kci has issued a medical device correction for the bariair therapy system hand pendent. the bariair therapy system is not designed to allow the patient to place the bed into the patient exit position. kci has received complaints indicating that patients used the hand pendent to inadvertently place the bariair therapy system into a pseudo-exit position. in a small number of instances, this allow.
  • Action
    KCI sent an Urgent - Voluntary Medical Device Correction letter dated September 13, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers would be contacted by KCI to coordinate a shipment of a replacement product. For questions customers would instructed to call 1-800-275-4524, Select Option 3 followed by Option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-275-4524.

Device

BariAir Therapy System
  • Model / Serial
    Multiple Serial Numbers with Model Numbers: 404000,405500, 405500RF
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Kuwait, United Arabian Emirates, and Austria.
  • Product Description
    BariAir Therapy System || The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment system designed for large and / or difficult-to-manage patients. The BariAir Therapy System provides low air-loss pressure management therapy, pulsation, percussion, Turn Assist. flexible patient positioning capabilities and built-in scales for patients weighing 300 Ib* to 850 Ib ([136*-386 kg] including accessories). The BariAir Therapy System is indicated to aid in: " Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue to the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care. " Large patients weighing between 300 Ib* and 850 Ib (136*-386 kg) including accessories. " Large patients who are difficult to turn. " Preventing and treating pressure ulcers. " Large patients requiring percussion therapy.
  • Manufacturer
    KCI USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

KCI USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    KCI USA, Inc., 4958 Stout Dr, San Antonio TX 78219-4334
  • Source
    USFDA