Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk Recalled by KCI USA, Inc. Due to KCI has issued a medical device correction for...

Date: September 17, 2012
Company: KCI USA, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact KCI USA, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

BariAir Therapy System The BariAir Therapy System is a risk management treatment system designed for large and / or difficult-to-manage patients. The BariAir Therapy System provides low air-loss pressure management therapy, pulsation, percussion, Turn Assist. flexible patient positioning capabilities and built-in scales for patients weighing 300 Ib* to 850 Ib ([136*-386 kg] including accessories). The BariAir Therapy System is indicated to aid in: " Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue to the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care. " Large patients weighing between 300 Ib* and 850 Ib (136*-386 kg) including accessories. " Large patients who are difficult to turn. " Preventing and treating pressure ulcers. " Large patients requiring percussion therapy.

Quantity: 575

Why Was This Recalled?

KCI has issued a medical device correction for the BariAir Therapy System Hand Pendent. The BariAir Therapy System is not designed to allow the patient to place the bed into the patient exit position. KCI has received complaints indicating that patients used the hand pendent to inadvertently place the BariAir Therapy System into a pseudo-exit position. In a small number of instances, this allow

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About KCI USA, Inc.

KCI USA, Inc. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report