Joerns Healthcare Recalls ProCair Mattresses Due to Missing Air Shutoff Valves
Joerns Healthcare is recalling specific ProCair and P.R.O. Matt mattresses because they were supplied with connectors lacking required internal shutoff valves, which can cause air to escape from the mattress cells.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a functional defect (missing shutoff valves) that compromises the device's ability to maintain air pressure, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Joerns Healthcare has identified a potential issue with certain P.R.O. Matt and ProCair Mattresses. The recall involves specific serial numbers of the PROCAIR PLUS 42X80, PROCAIR PLUS 36X80, and PROCAIR PLUS 84" MATTRESS models. These devices are non-powered flotation therapy mattresses intended to treat or prevent decubitus ulcers (bed sores).
The recall is due to incorrect connectors (part numbers 206-0401 and 206-0405) provided by a Joerns supplier. These connectors were missing the required internal shutoff valves, which are necessary to prevent air from escaping from the mattress air cells. A total of 46 units are affected by this issue.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Holland. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check the serial numbers of their ProCair or P.R.O. Matt mattresses against the list provided in the official recall notice. If a mattress is affected, users should stop using the device and contact Joerns Healthcare for instructions on repair or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- ProCair Mattress: (a) PROCAIR PLUS 42X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-4280 (b) PROCAIR PLUS 36X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-3680 (c) PROCAIR PLUS 84" MATTRESS, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-6384 Product Usage: Non powered flotation therapy mattress. The device is intended to treat or prevent dec
- Manufacturer
- Joerns Healthcare
- Affected units
- 46
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- (a) PROCAIR PLUS 42X80
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Joerns Healthcare under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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