Recall Z-0582-2008

Hill-Rom, Inc. · initiated November 21, 2007

Terminated

Product

Hill-Rom Affinity Two Birthing Bed, Model P3600.

Codes / lots: All units. (**Affinity beds manufactured with serial number I290AA7395 or greater are not impacted by this correction.)

Reason for recall

Hole/opening on the labor bar -- Amputation of a finger could result, if a finger is placed into the opening, as the hole/opening creates a shear point when the mechanism is activated.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Consignees were notified of the problem via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/21/07. Users were informed that they would be receiving a free upgrade kit for all of their Affinity Birthing Beds. The Kit includes two plugs per bed, an insertion tool, and full written instructions. An instruction video is available at www.Hill-Rom.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-0582-2008
Initiated
November 21, 2007
Posted by FDA
February 22, 2008
Terminated
September 22, 2009
Product code
KNC – Table, Obstetric (And Accessories)
Quantity
32,379 for all model numbers
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-- including USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon…
Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0581-2008 Hill-Rom Affinity Birthing Bed, Model P3600.Hole/opening on the labor bar -- Amputation of a finger could result, if a finger is placed into the… 11/21/2007Terminated
Z-0583-2008 Hill-Rom Affinity Three Birthing Bed, Model P3700A.Hole/opening on the labor bar -- Amputation of a finger could result, if a finger is placed into the… 11/21/2007Terminated
Z-0584-2008 Hill-Rom Affinity Four Birthing Bed, Model P3700B. Note: Not distributed in the U.S.Hole/opening on the labor bar -- Amputation of a finger could result, if a finger is placed into the… 11/21/2007Terminated