Recall Z-1466-2013

Hill-Rom, Inc. · initiated April 15, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Hill-Rom 1000 Bed, Product No. P1160. The Hill-Rom 1000 Bed is intended for low to moderate acuity patient in the medical surgical area of the hospital.

Codes / lots: Product number (P1160) with Serial Numbers J143AP0937 thru O080AP5661.

Reason for recall

Complaints have been reported for brakes disengaging when the bed is subjected to a hard jolt or force to the frame.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

On 4/16/2013 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification letter was sent to all consignees. The firm plans a visit to all facilities to correct each bed. Call Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3720 if you have any questions.

Details

Recall number
Z-1466-2013
Initiated
April 15, 2013
Posted by FDA
June 5, 2013
Terminated
February 7, 2017
Product code
FNL – Bed, Ac-Powered Adjustable Hospital
Quantity
8,737 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina , Bahamas, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, N. Mariana Islands, Pakistan, panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South…
Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN

Official FDA recall record