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FDA device recall Z-1864-2012 · posted 2012-06-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Reason for recall
During an evaluation of Advanta 2 siderail samples returned from the field it was found that the screws used to attach the siderail were being stripped from the plastic cavity of the siderail.
Action taken
Hill-Rom sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated May 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included a Customer Response Form for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3720 for questions regarding this notice.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FNL
Quantity affected
7843 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, France, and Singapore.
Date initiated
2012-06-18
Date posted
2012-06-22
Date terminated
2014-06-06
Location
Batesville, IN

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