Compella™Bariatric Bed P7800ARecalls & reported problems
Hill-Rom, Inc. · Hospital Bed · Class 2
Quick summary
This Hill-Rom Compella bariatric bed is a powered flotation-therapy hospital bed. Of its 368 reports, 364 are malfunction reports, with 1 death and 3 injuries listed. Reports mostly describe material splitting, cut or torn, activation problems, and occasional exposed wiring, sparking or a broken CPR handle. One recall is closed, begun in February 2022, over damage to the power cord that could expose conductors and create a shock risk.
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- Adverse event reports
- 362
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 362 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887761000902), received between Mar 10, 2021 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 3 injuries, 358 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Split, Cut or Torn” (227 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 14, 2022Terminated
Potential damage to the power cord may cause the power conductors to be exposed, thereby creating a risk of shock from the power mains.
Z-0820-2022 · Root cause: Labeling design · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Split, Cut or Torn227
- Activation Problem93
- Unintended Movement17
- Sparking11
- Material Frayed9
- Collapse4
- Defective Alarm3
- No Audible Alarm3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions358
- Pressure Sore/Ulcer2
- Apnea1
- Cardiac Arrest1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 362 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50953156 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Activation Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50892423 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50890046 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Baxter received a report stating that COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM power cord had damage with exposed copper wires. 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 50886556 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Unintended Movement
Baxter received a report that the COMPELLA CAP US SCALE PD PPM failed to stop. This occurred during Baxter servicing/testing. There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50820620 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50806092 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Baxter received a report that COMPELLA CAP US SCALE STEER BE had power cord damaged with copper wire exposed. There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50789891 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Baxter received a report that COMPELLA CAP US SCALE PD PPM had power cord damaged with copper wires exposed. 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 50782522 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50780787 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Activation Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50778473 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50725008 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Unintended Movement; Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50691932 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50679786 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Activation Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50675261 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Sparking; Material Split, Cut or Torn
Baxter received a report that COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM had power cord damaged causing sparks. There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50659504 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50657767 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50657549 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50657254 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Activation Problem
BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT COMPELLA CAP US SCALE PD PPM HAD CPR FUNCTION NOT ACTIVATED. THIS OCCURRED DURING BAXTER SERVICING/TESTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25460745 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Mechanical Problem
A OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL CONTACTED TECHNICAL SERVICE TO REPORT THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM SIDERAIL WAS FALSE LATCHING . 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 25408790 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Activation Problem
A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE - SERVICE PERSONNEL CONTACTED TECHNICAL SERVICE TO REPORT THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM HAD CPR HANDLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. USER DEFINED DESCRIPTION:WAREHOUSE REPAIR. THIS OCCURRED BEFORE USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF ANY SECOND DEVICE WAS ALSO INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25274281 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE - SERVICE PERSONNEL CONTACTED TECHNICAL SERVICE TO REPORT THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM HAD EXPOSE COPPER WIRE ON POWER CORD. 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 25238453 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
DURING SERVICING BY BAXTER, TECHNICAL SERVICE IDENTIFIED THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM HAD POWER CORD COPPER EXPOSED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25238282 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM HAD POWER CABLE DAMAGED WITH COPPER WIRES EXPOSED. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 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 25237008 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
BAXTER RECEIVED A REPORT THAT COMPELLA RENT US SCALE PD PPM HAD POWER CORD DAMAGED WITH COPPER WIRE EXPOSED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT/USER INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, SYMPTOM, OR ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25223659 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.