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

FDA device recall Z-0617-2008 · posted 2008-04-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Reason for recall
Brake failure: The brakes may not hold or lock properly.
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.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
HDD
Quantity affected
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, I
Date initiated
2007-09-06
Date posted
2008-04-02
Date terminated
2010-10-15
Location
Batesville, IN

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