Recall Z-2296-2008
Zimmer Inc. · initiated July 7, 2008
Product
Zimmer Patient Helper Reinforced Overhead Bar for Hill-Rom beds with removable headboards; Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN; Prod. Nos. 00-0965-000-00 and 00-0965-001-00. The product is a L shaped bar that is used with hospital beds set up for traction. The bar allows mounting of a trapeze to help the patient pull themselves up when in the hospital bed.
Codes / lots: All units shipped between 7/11/07 and 5/19/08.
Reason for recall
If the bed is in the upright position and the bar is dropped rapidly or in free-fall, it could strike the patient in the bed, and the drop could present a laceration hazard by creating a sharp edge on the metal bar.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 7/7/08 to discontinue use of these devices until the firm visits and replaces the devices. Contact Zimmer at 1-800-321-5533 for assistance.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2296-2008
- Initiated
- July 7, 2008
- Posted by FDA
- September 16, 2008
- Terminated
- November 12, 2009
- Product code
- IKX – Aid, Transfer
- Quantity
- 645 of all systems
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Canada.
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2297-2008 | Zimmer Patient Helper Reinforce Overhead Bar for Hill-Rom Versa Care beds; Zimmer Inc.…If the bed is in the upright position and the bar is dropped rapidly or in free-fall, it could strike the… | 07/07/2008Terminated |
| Z-2298-2008 | Zimmer Freestanding Patient Helper for Hill-Rom Totalcare beds; Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN…If the bed is in the upright position and the bar is dropped rapidly or in free-fall, it could strike the… | 07/07/2008Terminated |