BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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.

    Recall: Z-0860-2016 · Initiated January 20, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0860-2016
    Event Number
    73138
    Firm
    Hill-Rom, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1824206
    Product Code
    FRJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    January 20, 2016
    Posted
    February 23, 2016
    Terminated
    February 7, 2017
    Address
    1069 State Road 46 E, Batesville, IN, 47006-7520

    Description

    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.

    Reason

    The recliners were shipped without the foot rest ottoman linkage side shields, which could result in consumer injury.

    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.

    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**

    Quantity

    216