Recall Z-0506-2009 ยท FNL Bed, Ac-Powered Adjustable Hospital
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Hill-Rom 70 Semi-Electric Bed, Hill-Rom Company, Batesville, IN.; Model HS-968. The bed is a general purpose bed for use with low to medium acuity patients in the home care environment.
| Date | Jan 16, 2009 (initiated Nov 11, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | 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." |
| Quantity | 567 |
| Distribution | Nationwide. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.