Hill-Rom, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0949-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

TotalCare SpO2RT2 bed. Product Usage: Bed, flotation therapy, powered bed may be used in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, acute care, including critical care, step down/progressive care, medical/surgical, high acuity sub-acute care, post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and sections of the emergency department (ED). The TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 Bed System is capable of being used with a broad patient population as determined appropriate by the caregiver or institution.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 26, 2013

Date Posted: March 20, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0949-2013

Event ID: 64580

Reason for Recall:

In certain situations a software problem with the TotalCare SpO2RT¿ 2 bed may occur that can lead to inadvertent loss of sufficient surface cushion pressure to adequately support the patient. This may increase the likelihood of skin irritation for patients at higher risk of developing pressure-related skin conditions. A correction to the software program is currently being developed and tested,

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 309

Code Information:

S/N between N230AM1358 & O023AM3687.

Distribution Pattern:

USA Nationwide Distribution including the state of Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated