Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Hill-Rom PRO+ MRS Surface For Versacare mattresses with specific serial numbers due to potential reduced heat and moisture management, increasing pressure ulcer risk for patients.
The failure mode on the affected mattresses can cause a reduction in the performance of the Microclimate Management feature used to pull heat and moisture away from the patient resulting in an increased patient risk of pressure ulcer development.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling certain Hill-Rom PRO+ MRS Surface For Versacare mattresses because a failure in the Microclimate Management feature may not pull heat and moisture away from patients as intended. This could lead to an increased risk of pressure ulcers, which are serious skin injuries common in medical settings.
The affected mattresses have a failure in the Microclimate Management feature that reduces its ability to pull heat and moisture away from patients. This can lead to increased moisture and heat buildup, raising the risk of pressure ulcers, which are painful skin injuries that can become serious infections if untreated.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled mattresses with specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients in hospitals or care facilities using these mattresses could face a higher chance of pressure ulcers.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected mattresses have specific serial numbers starting with W235BP, W236BP, W215BP, W214BP, W344BP, X048BP, or X049BP followed by numbers.
Verify your mattress's serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall is due to a potential failure in the Microclimate Management feature that may not pull heat and moisture away from patients, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.
Check your mattress's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice. If it's affected, contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for further instructions.
The recall states an increased risk of pressure ulcers, which are serious skin injuries but not typically life-threatening. The hazard level is low risk as the remedy does not require immediate stop-use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hill-Rom to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1414-2022 — Hill-Rom Hill-Rom Hello, I own a Hill-Rom that is covered by recall Z-1414-2022 from Hill-Rom. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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