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Hill-Rom Affinity Three Birthing Bed, Model P3700A.

FDA device recall Z-0583-2008 · posted 2008-02-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Reason for recall
Hole/opening on the labor bar -- Amputation of a finger could result, if a finger is placed into the opening, as the hole/opening creates a shear point when the mechanism is activated.
Action taken
Consignees were notified of the problem via an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 11/21/07. Users were informed that they would be receiving a free upgrade kit for all of their Affinity Birthing Beds. The Kit includes two plugs per bed, an insertion tool, and full written instructions. An instruction video is available at www.Hill-Rom.com.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KNC
Quantity affected
32,379 for all model numbers
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-- including USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
Date initiated
2007-11-21
Date posted
2008-02-22
Date terminated
2009-09-22
Location
Batesville, IN

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