Hill-Rom 70 Semi-Electric Bed, Hill-Rom Company, Batesville, IN.; Model HS-968. The bed is a general purpose bed for use

FDA device recall Z-0506-2009 · posted 2009-01-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hill-Rom, Inc.

Reason for recall

Failure, mechanical: If the bed mechanism is cranked downward when the bed is already in its lowest position, the springs may cause the bed to rise suddenly if the bed is empty, more slowly if occupied by a patient, or when the patient exits the bed. For further information, please contact Hill-Rom, Inc. at 800-445-3720.

Action taken

Consignees were notified of the problem by letter dated 11/11/08 and instructed to position the bed at least 3 inches above the lowest bed position in order to prevent the problem, and then to only use the pendant electronic controls to raise and lower the head and foot sections of the bed, until Hill-Rom can repair the bed. The letter was entitled "Urgent Medical Device Correction."

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

FNL

Quantity affected

567

Distribution

Nationwide.

Date initiated

2008-11-11

Date posted

2009-01-16

Date terminated

2009-12-31

Location

Batesville, IN