Recall Z-0617-2008

Hill-Rom, Inc. · initiated September 6, 2007

Terminated

Product

Hill-Rom Affinity 4 Birthing Bed; Model P3700B, Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN 47006

Codes / lots: All units manufactured prior to 11/20/07; all beds with serial numbers below 1232AA6856.

Reason for recall

Brake failure: The brakes may not hold or lock properly.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

Hill-Rom notified consignees via Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 9/6/07. The letter instructed facilities to continue using the beds if they pass a test of the brake mechanism; and a Hill-Rom representative will contact the facility to schedule a replacement of the detent mechanism and adjustment of the casters.

Details

Recall number
Z-0617-2008
Initiated
September 6, 2007
Posted by FDA
April 2, 2008
Terminated
October 15, 2010
Product code
HDD – Table, Obstetrical, Ac-Powered (And Accessories)
Quantity
1,796
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN

Official FDA recall record