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TotalCare®Bariatric Plus Bed P1840DRecalls & reported problems

Hill-Rom, Inc. · Hospital Bed · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Hill-Rom TotalCare Bariatric Plus hospital bed is an AC-powered adjustable bed. Its 99 adverse event reports include no deaths, 1 injury and 98 malfunctions. The reports mostly describe the head section or positioning failing to raise or move correctly, along with unintended movement. Reports in the last 12 months number 72, up from 21 in the year before. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
98
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 98 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887761000865), received between Jan 26, 2023 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 97 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (53 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 4 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 2 reportsJan 2025: 3 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 5 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 2 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 2 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 4 reportsDec 2025: 5 reportsJan 2026: 9 reportsFeb 2026: 7 reportsMar 2026: 12 reportsApr 2026: 8 reportsMay 2026: 11 reportsJun 2026: 8 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 2 reportsSep 2026: 3 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202612
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Positioning Failure53
  • Unintended Movement21
  • Activation Problem13
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn3
  • Collapse2
  • No Audible Alarm2
  • Activation Failure1
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions95
  • Fall1
  • Hypoxia1
  • Immunodeficiency1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 98 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Positioning Failure

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50905909 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Positioning Failure

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50892106 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Positioning Failure

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50797073 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Positioning Failure

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50261854 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Positioning Failure

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50229990 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Activation Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50047855 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT STATING THAT TOTAL CARE BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR HEAD SECTION COULD NOT BE RAISED. THE BED WAS LOCATED AT THE ACCOUNT AND THE PROCESS STEP AT WHICH THE ISSUE OCCURRED WAS DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25723602 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Use of Device Problem

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/AIR & PULM THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25630426 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT STATING THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HEAD SECTION COULD NOT BE RAISED. THE BED WAS LOCATED AT THE ACCOUNT AND THE PROCESS STEP AT WHICH THE ISSUE OCCURRED WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25623212 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTAL CARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HAS HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THE PROCESS STEP DURING WHICH THIS OCCURRED WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25541562 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/AIR & PULM HAD HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25541501 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HAD HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THE PROCESS STEP DURING WHICH THIS OCCURRED WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25523478 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR HAD HEAD OF BED NOT RAISING. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25510745 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25437362 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR HAD HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25386135 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Unintended Movement

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR HAD BRAKES NOT HOLDING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25311453 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25234933 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Positioning Failure

    A OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL CONTACTED TECHNICAL SERVICE TO REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HAD HEAD OF BED WOULDN'T GO UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO OTHER DEVICES REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25226643 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Positioning Failure

    A NURSE CONTACTED TECHNICAL SERVICE TO REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HEAD WAS NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO OTHER DEVICES REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT COMMUNICATE THIS EVENT TO ANOTHER BAXTER DEPARTMENT OR AUTHORITY. THE DEVICE WAS REQUESTED FOR SERVICE/INSPECTION BY BAXTER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25212390 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR HAD HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25211306 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25210099 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 17, 2026Positioning Failure

    DURING SERVICING BY BAXTER, TECHNICAL SERVICE IDENTIFIED THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HEAD SECTION OF BED WAS NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING BAXTER SERVICING/TESTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO OTHER DEVICES REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25196181 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL HAD HEAD OF BED NOT GOING UP. THIS OCCURRED DURING PATIENT USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25179424 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TOTALCARE BARIATRIC CAPITAL THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25151101 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Positioning Failure

    BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT TC BARIATRIC PLUS W/ AIR THE HEAD OF THE BED WILL NOT RISE UP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25119065 ↗

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