Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. FLEXICAIR II, Low Airloss Therapy unit.This unit is similar to MC3 but does not have the utility shelf above the foodboard, patient scale or alternate CPR function actuators. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
FLEXICAIR II, Low Airloss Therapy unit.This unit is similar to MC3 but does not have the utility shelf above the foodboard, patient scale or alternate CPR function actuators.
Brand
Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model #13000, IBxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is a 6-digit number sequence)
Products Sold
Model #13000, IBxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is a 6-digit number sequence)
Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling FLEXICAIR II, Low Airloss Therapy unit.This unit is similar to MC3 but does not have the utility she due to Reports of patient entrapment between mattress and side-rails.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reports of patient entrapment between mattress and side-rails.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by letter on 08/27/2003. They were alerted to the potential for patient entrapment. Modification of the units were to be conducted at the rental service center, or the sight where the unit is currently located. The consignee would be contacted to arrange for the modification to be installed on the rental if it is at their location when the modification is scheduled for the unit. If the consignee purchased the bed, they would be contacted by a Hill Rom service representative to arrange to install the modification.Enclosed with the letter is information regarding, Tips For Reducing the Risk of Patient Entrapment.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026